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Monreale Cathedral

Monreale Cathedral

Monreale, IT

The Cathedral of Monreale is an important monument of Arab-Norman architecture, founded in 1174 by Sicilian King William II the Good. It is known for its magnificent cycle of mosaics on the themes of the Old and New Testament, from the XII century. In 2015, the building was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List.

Mont Saint Michel Abbey

Mont Saint Michel Abbey

Mont Saint-Michel, FR

The abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, founded in the 8th century, is a former Benedictine abbey located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in France, one of its most recognizable cultural monuments.

Montalcino Cathedral

Montalcino Cathedral

Montalcino, IT

The first place of worship in Montalcino, dedicated to the Santissimo Salvatore, was the Romanesque parish church of the same name, dating back to the 11th century. It was elevated to the rank of cathedral of the diocese of Montalcino when the latter was founded on 13 August 1462 by Pope Pius II. The old church was demolished and completely rebuilt between 1817 and 1834 in neoclassical style, designed by the architect Agostino Fantastici.

Montalto Cathedral

Montalto Cathedral

Montalto delle Marche, IT

The cathedral of Montalto delle Marche was founded by Pope Sixtus V in 1586 and the existing church of Santa Maria ad collem was transformed into a temporary cathedral. The construction of a new, larger cathedral began on 30 May 1589 with the laying of the foundation stone: the architect of the initial plans was Girolamo Rainaldi. By the death of Pope Sixtus (1590), the crypt was almost finished, but there was still much to be done and the work took at least another century. At the end of the 17th century, the cathedral was made usable and services could begin in the new cathedral, although not yet completed.

Monte Cassino Abbey

Monte Cassino Abbey

Cassino, IT

The territorial abbey of Monte Cassino was founded by Benedict of Nursia in 529 on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo. It is the cradle of the Benedictine order. It served as a retreat for sovereigns and pontiffs such as the Frankish prince Carloman, brother of Pepin the Short, the Lombard king Ratchis, and Saint Gregory. Containing immense riches, including a precious library, it is partly placed under the protection of Rome, with a gallery of precious paintings. Throughout the Middle Ages, the abbey was a lively cultural centre thanks to its abbots, libraries, archives, writing and illumination schools, which transcribed and preserved many works of antiquity. The abbey was destroyed during the Second World War and was rebuilt identically from 1948 to 1956.

Monte dei Cappuccini

Monte dei Cappuccini

Turin, IT

The convent and the baroque church of Santa Maria al Monte (entrusted to the Capuchin friars) is located on the Monte dei Cappuccini. The Baroque building dates from the late 16th century.

Montefiascone Cathedral

Montefiascone Cathedral

Montefiascone, IT

Montefiascone Cathedral was built when Pope Urban V instituted the Diocese of Montefiascone (14th century). The construction of the dome took place from 1670 following a terrible fire on the night of Good Friday which destroyed the roof of the cathedral and part of its interior. The dome, with a diameter of 27 metres, is one of the largest in Italy.

Montefiore Synagogue in Ramsgate

Montefiore Synagogue in Ramsgate

Ramsgate, GB

The Montefiore Synagogue in Ramsgate was built in 1831-32 by architect David Mocatta. The building was restored in 1912 and 1933. This brick building in the Neo-Classical style still serves as a synagogue.

Montepulciano Cathedral

Montepulciano Cathedral

Montepulciano, IT

The Cathedral of Montepulciano was built between 1586 and 1680 by the architect Ippolito Scalza d'Orvieto; the building was erected on the site of the ancient parish church of Santa Maria. The church was solemnly consecrated on 19 June 1712 by Francesco Maria Arrighi, Bishop of Montepulciano.

Montier-en-Der Church

Montier-en-Der Church

Montier-en-Der, FR

The Montier-en-Der church was once part of a Benedictine abbey, founded in the 7th century, closed during the French Revolution. The pre-Romanesque nave is among the oldest in France, and the choir is one of the rare examples of Gothic architecture in Champagne.

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