On an island that once rivaled Venice for dominance of the lagoon, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta contains stunning Byzantine mosaics. When barbarian hordes swept across Italy after the fall of ...

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo ... this massive Gothic cathedral was erected during the 14th century on the former site of the Roman church, Santa Reparata.

Hundreds gather outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in the city’s historic district to see if the martyr will liquefy his dried blood, a relic kept since his beheading in 305.

the Cathedral of the bishop of Rome. Also Read: Photos: Pope Francis lies in state as mourners flock to Vatican City One of four papal basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore holds the remains of ...

the Cathedral of the bishop of Rome. One of four papal basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore holds the remains of several other renowned personalities, such as the architect and sculptor Gian ...