Cathedral of San Pietro Apostolo or Duomo of Treviso - Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art and Baptistery of San Giovanni - Treviso (TV) - Veneto

It is the main place of worship in the city and seat of the diocese of the same name, inside there is the "Chair" of the Bishop and it is an Italian national monument... #tuttitaly

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Located in Piazza del Duomo in Treviso, the majestic Cathedral of San Pietro Apostolo is a symbol of spirituality and artistic beauty. Consecrated to Saint Peter the Apostle, the church is the main place of worship in the city and the seat of the local diocese.

A distinctive feature of the Cathedral is its seven domes: five in the central nave and two in the side chapels. The current facade, built in 1836 by Francesco Bomben and Gaspare Petrovich, is impressive and adorned with a pronaos with six Ionic columns overlooking a wide staircase. Along the sides of the staircase, you can admire two Red Verona marble stylifor lions, which in the past adorned the Romanesque portal of the building.

Inside, the Cathedral has three naves, side chapels, and three final apses. A notable historical treasure is the ancient Romanesque portal that was found in the courtyard of the Old Canons and reconstructed in 2005.

One of the most fascinating parts of the Cathedral is the Malchiostro Chapel, dating back to 1520 and commissioned by Broccardo Malchiostro, secretary of the bishop-humanist Bernardo de Rossi. Designed by the renowned architects Tullio and Antonio Lombardo, the chapel features a square structure with a dome, in perfect Renaissance style.

One of the highlights of the chapel is the extraordinary paintings by two of the most renowned Venetian painters of the early 16th century: Pordenone and Titian. This exceptional combination of Renaissance architecture and artwork makes the Cathedral of San Pietro Apostolo a must-see gem during a visit to Treviso.

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