Modena Cathedral
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Modena Cathedral is a monumental construction in Italy, Europe.
Modena Cathedral is a major Romanesque monument associated with the architect Lanfranco and sculptor Wiligelmo. Its stone carving, arcaded exterior and relationship with the Ghirlandina tower make the cathedral complex a key example of medieval civic and religious architecture. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1099, and it was consecrated in 1184. Its sculpture and architecture reflect several workshops within the broader Romanesque building programme.
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| Date | 1099 CE - 1184 CE Construction of the present cathedral began in 1099, and it was consecrated in 1184. Its sculpture and architecture reflect several workshops within the broader Romanesque building programme. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Modena Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Modena Cathedral is a major Romanesque monument associated with the architect Lanfranco and sculptor Wiligelmo. Its stone carving, arcaded exterior and relationship with the Ghirlandina tower make the cathedral complex a key example of medieval civic and religious architecture. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Modena Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,142 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,099 CE - 1,184 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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