Diocesan Museum of Amalfi

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The Diocesan Museum of Amalfi (Museo Diocesano di Amalfi) is an art museum housed in the 9th century Basilica del Crocifisso di Amalfi (Basilica of the Crucifix) in Amalfi.[1] It displays many of the treasures of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni and is centrally located close to Amalfi Cathedral in Via Salita Episcopio.

History

The Museum is housed in the Basilica of the Crucifix – originally the Cathedral Church – whose origin dates back to the year 596.[2] In 1100, the new cathedral was built next to it and together formed a single church of Romanesque style with six aisles. Later, in the Baroque period, they were covered with marble and stucco and restored as two separate and distinct churches. The restoration of the Basilica of the Crucifix, which was completed in 1994, eliminated the Baroque style, bringing out a very considerable portion of the medieval structure with the gallery of single and double windows that filter and distribute a magnificent light. The museum opened in 1996.[3]

Organisation

The museum's itinerary is developed in four sections:

  • The Cloister (built between the 1266 and 1268);
  • The Wall paintings (mural paintings and frescoes, dating from the 13th century to the 14th century);
  • The Cathedral Treasury (precious liturgical objects and sacred paraments, belonging to the Treasure of the Cathedral);
  • The Paintings and sculptures (preserves valuable paintings and sculptures).

Gallery

  • Chalice
    Chalice

References

  1. ^ Redazione. "Museo Diocesano di Amalfi". www.museionline.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  2. ^ "Amalfi's Stunning Cathedral of St. Andrew". Charming. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. ^ Museo Diocesano Amalfi, The Monumental Complex of St. Andrew in Amalfi, n.d.

Bibliography

  • Erminia Giacomini Miari, Paola Mariani, Musei religiosi in Italia, Editore Touring, Milano 2005, p. 41 ISBN 9788836536535
  • Stefano Zuffi, I Musei Diocesani in Italia, vol. 3, Editore San Paolo, Palazzolo sull'Oglio (BS) 2003, pp. 34 – 41

External links

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