Cathedral of SS. Pietro e Paolo - Pitigliano (GR) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Tuscany
- Tuttitaly
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
The Church was elevated to Cathedral only in 1844 when the diocese was moved from Sovana to Pitigliano and was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The façade has a typical baroque appearance and is the result of renovation works carried out in the 18th century... #tuttitaly
In Pitigliano, a picturesque town in Tuscany, stands majestically the Church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, an architectural gem whose construction dates back to 1276.
In 1845, the Church was elevated to the rank of Cathedral, a step that contributed to its historical and cultural significance.
The imposing façade of the Cathedral is distinguished by the four large pilasters that support it and the central portal in travertine, adorned with delicate stuccos from the 18th century.
On either side of the portal are the statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The interior of the Cathedral reveals an exceptional artistic richness, the result of renovations that mainly took place between the 15th and 18th centuries. Among the works of particular interest is the 19th-century canvas depicting Saint Paul of the Cross in preaching, as well as two statues placed on either side of the main altar symbolizing Charity and Faith.
The vault is decorated with paintings of the four Evangelists and the Glorious Cross, while the canvases by Pietro Aldi, created between 1883 and 1885, narrate significant stories such as the Predestination of the young Ildebrando and the meeting between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII at Canossa.
Among the side niches, one can admire works of great value, including the statue of Saint Gregory VII and a painting of the Holy Family, created by Francesca Ciacci in the early 1900s. A fascinating element is the wooden baptismal font from the 1700s, finely carved with scenes from the Baptism of Jesus.
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