10 Facts About Orvieto Cathedral

Orvieto Cathedral is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town of Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy.

Since 1986, the cathedral in Orvieto has been the episcopal seat of the former Diocese of Todi as well.

Orvieto Cathedral substantially changed the design and construction of the building, increasing the similarity of the building to Siena Cathedral.

Orvieto Cathedral rebuilt the apse into a rectangular shape and added a large stained-glass quadrifore window.

Orvieto Cathedral died in 1330, shortly before the completion of the cathedral, succeeded by his sons.

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Orvieto Cathedral was followed in 1359 by Andrea di Cione, better known as Orcagna.

Gothic facade of the Orvieto Cathedral is one of the great masterpieces of the Late Middle Ages.

Orvieto Cathedral's remains were transferred to the cathedral after its construction.

Orvieto Cathedral added the scenes with the Choir of the Apostles, of the Doctors, of the Martyrs, Virgins and Patriarchs.

Orvieto Cathedral added to these expressive scenes some striking details.