Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Uruguay
Germany
Belgium
Spain
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Ireland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
Switzerland
Cathedral · Ravello, Campânia
Duomo di Ravello
Old cathedral of Ravello, from the 11th century, on the main square, with bronze doors from 1179, two pulpits with mosaics and the chapel of the patron saint San Pantaleone. It has a museum in the crypt.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Duomo di Ravello
The Duomo di Ravello, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta and to San Pantaleone, began to be built in 1086, when Ravello received a bishop. It was a cathedral until 1818, when the diocese was suppressed, and today it is a minor basilica and a national monument.
The bronze doors, from 1179, are the work of Barisano da Trani and have panels with scenes of the Passion and figures of saints. Inside, the highlight is the two ambones, medieval pulpits: the Gospel pulpit, from 1272, with columns supported on lions and mosaic decoration, and the Epistle pulpit, older, with mosaics of Jonah and the whale.
The chapel of San Pantaleone, patron of Ravello, houses an ampoule with the saint's blood, which according to tradition liquefies on the patron saint's feast day, July 27. The bell tower, from the 12th and 13th centuries, has Moorish features.
In the crypt is the Museu do Duomo, with sculptures, marble pieces and liturgical objects. The church stands in the same square as Villa Rufolo, facing the valley.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to the church; another 20 to 30 minutes for the museum in the crypt.
Best time
In the morning, before heading to Villa Rufolo. Avoid mass times for walking around. On July 27, the feast of San Pantaleone, the square becomes crowded.
How to get there
It is on the Piazza del Vescovado, in the center of Ravello, a few steps from the terminal stop of the buses that go up from Amalfi.
Tip
Shoulders and knees covered to enter. Take a close look at the bronze doors and the mosaics of the pulpits. The museum in the crypt has a separate entrance; check opening times.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Duomo di Ravello
What to see in the Duomo di Ravello?
The bronze doors from 1179, the two medieval pulpits with mosaics and the chapel of San Pantaleone, the city's patron saint.
Is there an entrance fee for the church?
There is no charge to enter the church. The museum in the crypt has a separate ticket; confirm.
When is the patron saint's feast?
On July 27, the day of San Pantaleone, with religious celebrations and activity in the square.
Is it near Villa Rufolo?
Yes, both are on the same square, the Piazza del Vescovado.