Viterbo Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
A Romanesque cathedral beside the Papal Palace, distinguished by its black-and-white striped bell tower, with papal tombs and cosmatesque floors inside.
San Lorenzo Cathedral was begun in the 12th century as a Romanesque three-aisled church. Its facade was remodelled in Renaissance style in the 16th century, and the 14th-century Gothic bell tower is decorated with black-and-white stripes. Inside, the 12th-century cosmatesque marble floor survives, and several popes are buried here, including John XXI. The lengthy papal election of 1268–1271 was also closely linked to this place. It shares a square with the Papal Palace, and a combined ticket is available.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Palazzo dei Papi
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- San Pellegrino Quarter
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Rocca Albornoz
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Quercia
- Terme dei Papi
- Piscine Carletti
- Villa Lante