Fidenza Cathedral

Fidenza Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral devoted to Saint Domninus of Fidenza in the city of Fidenza, province of Parma, vicinity of Emilia Romagna, Italy. It is the Episcopal seat of the Diocese of Fidenza, regarded until 1927 as the Diocese of Borgo San Donnino. Construction of the cathedral started in the 12th century. It was devoted to Saint Domninus of Fidenza, who became martyred with the aid of order of the Emperor Maximian in 304 AD.

The saint's relics had been added right here in 1207, and are believed to be contained in an urn inside the crypt. The town's preceding call, Borgo San Donnino, changed into given in honor of the saint. The constructing survived the sack and destruction of the town of Fidenza in 1268. The apse and facade had been completed some many years later. The cathedral is an example of the Lombard Romanesque style. The top a part of the facade is incomplete, however the decrease, with its 3 portals and sculptures, is a satisfactory instance of Romanesque architecture, which includes two statues with the aid of Benedetto Antelami and bas reliefs depicting the Histories of St. Domninus.