Cathedral of Saint Ambrose (Vigevano Cathedral)

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The Cathedral of Saint Ambrose in Vigevano is a prominent Renaissance-Baroque Roman Catholic church known for its elegant façade and central role in the city’s historic Piazza Ducale.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Renaissance-Baroque church
Roman Catholic cathedral
church building
minor basilica
alsoKnownAs Vigevano Cathedral
architecturalStyle Baroque
Renaissance
belongsTo Ecclesiastical region of Lombardy
centralTo urban layout of Piazza Ducale
cityLandmarkOf Vigevano
consecrationYear 1612
constructionEnd early 17th century
constructionStart 1532
coordinates approx. 45.315°N 8.855°E
country Italy
dedicatedTo Saint Ambrose of Milan
linked to: Ambrose of Milan
denomination Latin Church
faces Piazza Ducale
façadeDesigner Carlo Francesco Rangone NERFINISHED
function parish church
seat of the Bishop of Vigevano
hasFeature Latin cross floor plan
bell tower
central dome
concave Baroque façade
richly decorated interior chapels
single nave with side chapels
stucco and fresco decoration
heritageStatus listed as cultural heritage in Italy
ItalianName Cattedrale di Sant’Ambrogio
Duomo di Vigevano
linked to: Vigevano Cathedral
knownFor dominant presence on Piazza Ducale
elegant Baroque façade
liturgicalStatus cathedral church
locatedIn Italy
Lombardy
Province of Pavia
Vigevano
mainArchitect Antonio da Lonate
material masonry
partOf Roman Catholic Diocese of Vigevano
linked to: Diocese of Vigevano
patronDuringConstruction Francesco II Sforza
previousChurchOnSite medieval church of San Pietro
primaryUse episcopal ceremonies
liturgical celebrations
religion Roman Catholicism
rite Roman Rite
roofType pitched roof with dome
touristAttractionIn Vigevano

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Vigevano hasLandmark Cathedral of Saint Ambrose (Vigevano Cathedral)