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Sarno Cathedral

Sarno Cathedral

Sarno, IT

Sarno Cathedral dates back to the 17th century. Inaugurated in 1627, it suffered considerable damage during the eruption of Vesuvius in 1631 and has since undergone numerous restorations.

Sarsina Cathedral

Sarsina Cathedral

Sarsina, IT

Sarsina Cathedral was probably built in the 10th century in the Romanesque style, but its facade remains unfinished. The lunette above the entrance portal shows a modern mosaic depicting Saint Vicinius. Chapels were added to the interior in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Sarzana Cathedral

Sarzana Cathedral

Sarzana, IT

Sarzana Cathedral was built in a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles, which reflects the length of its construction, which extends from the beginning of the 13th century to the end of the 15th century. The cathedral is known to house a relic of the apostle Andrew and the blood of Christ. It also houses an important Romanesque crucifix by the master Guglielmo dating back to 1138.

Sassari Cathedral

Sassari Cathedral

Sassari, IT

The cathedral of Sassari dates back to the XII century, but it stands on a pre-existing palaeochristian building, whose remains are visible under the present apse. The church was rebuilt in the 13th century in the Pisan Romanesque style. Between 1435 and 1518 it was radically renovated in the Catalan Gothic style, following the transfer of the Bishop's pulpit from Porto Torres to Sassari in 1441, the year in which the parish church of San Nicola was raised to the rank of cathedral. Between the 17th and 18th centuries, the present façade of the cathedral was built in Baroque style.

Savona Cathedral

Savona Cathedral

Savona, IT

The Cathedral of Savona is in fact an abbey church, elevated to the rank of cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1559, following the destruction of the old cathedral (9th century) by Genoese troops. In 1584, construction of the present building began on the former church of the Convent of St. Francis and was completed in 1605.

Scuola Canton in Venice

Scuola Canton in Venice

Venice, IT

The Scuola Canton in Venice was built between 1531 and 1532, with parts dating from 1672 (ark), and 1736. This Baroque stone building still serves as a synagogue.

Scuola Grande Spagnola

Scuola Grande Spagnola

Venice, IT

The Spanish synagogue is one of the two functioning synagogues in Venice. It was built in 1580 and was restored in 1635. It is a clandestine synagogue meaning that the exterior was not allowed to appear as a place of worship. The synagogue is still open today for services.

Scuola Grande Tedesca

Scuola Grande Tedesca

Venice, IT

The Scuola Grande Tedesca was built in 1528 by German Ashkenazi Jews making it one of the oldest synagogues in Venice. The temple is on the fourth and fifth floors of the five-story building that today is home to the Jewish Museum in Venice.

Scuola Italiana in Venice

Scuola Italiana in Venice

Venice, IT

The Scuola Italiana in Venice was first built in 1575 and rebuilt in the 18th century. This Baroque stone building still serves as a synagogue.

Scuola Levantina in Venice

Scuola Levantina in Venice

Venice, IT

The Scuola Levantina in Venice was built between 1538 and 1561, with some parts dating from 1680. This Mannerist stone building still serves as a synagogue.

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