Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.) is a world heritage site, listed in 2011. It consists of 7 components around Italy.
Understand
The Longobards or Lombards was a Germanic tribe that ruled much of the Italian peninsula during the Early Middle Ages. Lombardian architecture was a synthesis of Roman, Byzantian, Germanic styles, and they played a "major role in the spiritual and cultural development of Medieval European Christianity". Seven fine and notable examples of Lombardian religious architecture around Italy make up this world heritage site.
Sites
- The Gastaldaga area and the Episcopal complex, Cividale del Friuli, 46.094167°, 13.433056°. 2017-12-28
- The monumental area with the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia, Brescia, 45.539722°, 10.226111°. 2017-12-28
- The castrum with the Torba Tower and the church outside the walls, Santa Maria foris portas, 45.728889°, 8.859444°. 2017-12-28
- The basilica of San Salvatore, Spoleto, 42.741944°, 12.743333°. 2017-12-28
- The Clitunno Tempietto, 42.842222°, 12.756944°. 2017-12-28
- The Santa Sofia complex, 41.130556°, 14.781389°. 2017-12-28
- The Sanctuary of San Michele, Monte Sant'Angelo, 41.708056°, 15.954722°. 2017-12-28
See also