Cathedral of Cremona
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The Duomo di Cremona (English: Cathedral of Cremona) is the main church in Cremona, Lombardy (Italy).
Originally built in Romanesque style, it was several times restored with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. The church was begun in 1107, but the works were damaged and halted after an earthquake in 1117. Works were resumed in 1129, and the edifce was probably finished in 1160-1170. The main altar, dedicated to city' patron saints St. Archelaus and St. Irnerius, was consecrated in 1196. To this church belong the two lions by Giovanni Bono and a Christ with the Twelve Apostles in the entrance. It has been suggested that a parallel edifice existed at the time.
The current façade was probably built from the 13th and the early 14th century. In this period were also added the northern arm of the transept (1288) and the southern one (1348).
The façade has a Renaissance loggia with four niches, from 1491. The interior house important works of art, including the Arch of Sts. Marius and Marta, martyrs in Persia (best known as Arch of the Persian Martyrs), and frescoes by Girolamo Romanino and il Pordenone.
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