Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568–774 A.D.)
| Longobards in Italy. Places of Power (568–774 A.D.) | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 1318 |
| UNESCO region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2011 (35th Session) |
Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568–774 A.D.) is the official name given by UNESCO to seven groups of historic buildings that reflect the achievements of the Germanic tribe of the Lombards (also referred to as Longobards) who settled in Italy during the 6th century and established a Lombard Kingdom which ended in 774 A.D.
The groups comprise monasteries, church buildings and fortresses and became UNESCO World Heritage Sites in June 2011 as they testify "to the Lombards' major role in the spiritual and cultural development of Medieval European Christianity".[1]
Contents
List of sites[edit]
Cividale del Friuli (Province of Udine)[edit]
The Gastaldaga area and the Episcopal complex[2]
Brescia[edit]
The monumental area with the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia[3]
Castelseprio (Province of Varese)[edit]
The castrum with the Torba Tower (later part of Torba Monastery) and the church outside the walls, "Santa Maria foris portas"[4]
Spoleto (Province of Perugia)[edit]
The basilica of San Salvatore[5]
Campello sul Clitunno (Province of Perugia)[edit]
Benevento[edit]
Monte Sant'Angelo (Province of Foggia)[edit]
The Sanctuary of San Michele[8]
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The cave where the Archangel Michael is said to have appeared
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Longobards in Italy - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- ^ ""Cividale del Friuli: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Brescia: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Castelseprio: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Spoleto: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Campello sul Clitunno: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Benevento: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ ""Monte Sant'Angelo: description of heritage" on Italialangobardorum.it". Retrieved 2 May 2014.