CATHEDRAL, Presentation
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Language: English / USA
The Cathedral of Tarquinia, built in 1260, is a church of medieval origin dedicated to Santa Margherita and San Martino.
In 1435 it was elevated to the rank of cathedral by Pope Eugene IV, who chose it as the archbishopric of Corneto. Bartolomeo Vitelleschi, nephew of the powerful cardinal Giovanni, was a bishop of the church.
The Cathedral’s current appearance is the result of reconstructions and restoration work. In 1643, it was destroyed by fire, and had to be rebuilt. The interior you can admire today is the result of restoration work carried out in 1879, while the work on the facade is more recent, dating to 1932....