According to one of the legends, this is precisely the point where the men of Cremete took refuge; here on the Dosso dell'Idolo, a small church was built called Santa Maria della Mosa, that is, of the swamp, which later became Santa Maria Assunta... #tuttitaly
The Cathedral of Crema, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is an impressive architectural masterpiece in Piazza Duomo's center.
According to one of the local legends, this would be where the men of Cremete took refuge. On the Dosso dell'Idolo, a small church called Santa Maria della Mosa, meaning "of the swamp," was built. Later, the church was dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta and became the cathedral of Crema.
Built in Cistercian Gothic style between 1284 and 1341, this cathedral replaced the previous cathedral destroyed by Barbarossa in 1160. Its facade, made with the warm terracotta of the Po Valley, features a "wind" design with windows open to the sky.
The portal of the Cathedral is decorated with a large lunette that may come from the previous cathedral, with statues of the Madonna with Child, Saint Pantaleon (patron saint of the city), and Saint John the Baptist.
Above the portal, between two biforas, there is a beautiful marble rose window depicting a rose with sixteen intertwined petals supported by sixteen columns.
Moving to the long side of the Cathedral, you can admire the Bell Tower, which is about 60 meters high. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, the bell tower features a splendid octagonal lantern that ends with a cone and stands a weather vane. This bell tower is a symbol of the city.
The Cathedral of Crema, with its grandeur and fascinating details, is a place that inspires wonder and admiration in anyone who observes it.
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