Duomo di San Lorenzo Martire
Duomo di San Lorenzo Martire
Duomo di San Lorenzo Martire
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Tommaso612
Rome, Italy546 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This church was built in early medieval times (probably shortly before the year 1000) and was dedicated from the beginning to San Lorenzo Martire. In the aftermath of the conquest of Mestre by the Serenissima (in the 14th century) the building was in dilapidated condition, so the Venetians, in consultation with the city authorities, totally rebuilt it. At the end of the eighteenth century the church, which still fell into decay, had to be rebuilt again in typically neoclassical forms, based on designs by the Venetian architect Bernardino Maccarucci. As a result of these works, the church, although restored several times in the following years, took on the appearance it still maintains today.
The harmonious facade, all covered with white marble, has two registers. The lower one is divided by two pilasters and four Corinthian capital columns; in the spaces between columns and pilasters there are four niches with sixteenth-century statues of the evangelists (saved from the ruins of the previous church). The only entrance door is framed between two columns that support an elegant triangular tympanum; a plaque above the door commemorates the dedication of the church to San Lorenzo and a major restoration carried out in 1805. The upper register has a more sober appearance, characterized by large Czech tiles. On the spirals connecting the two levels and on the large tympanum that concludes the facade, stand the nineteenth-century statues of the archangels Michael (patron saint of Mestre) and Gabriel, of San Lorenzo, of San Tryfone and of Santo Stefano. The bell tower, built in the Renaissance period, stands on the right side of the church at the apse; the bell cell is ventilated by a mullioned window on each of the four sides.
The interior of the church is a Latin cross, with a single nave and a short transept. The whiteness of the walls and vaults accords with the sobriety of the decorations, present abundantly only on the high altar. The latter houses a sixteenth-century painting by the Flemish painter Lodewjk Toeput (better known by the Italian name of Ludovico Pozzoferrato) representing a Madonna and Child among the Saints; the work comes from the church demolished in the eighteenth century. The vaults of the presbytery and the interior of the dome were frescoed by Gian Battista Canal, known for the speed with which he completed his work (he was in fact nicknamed “Fa’ Presto”). In the left altar of the transept there are two statues depicting Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine of Hippo, attributed to the sculptor Giacomo Piazzetta. Other works of art, about which I cannot dwell here, are contained in other parts of the church.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo overlooks the southern end of the long and narrow Piazza Erminio Ferretto; at the other end of the square is the Clock Tower, dating from the twelfth century, known for being the only one standing of the eleven that surrounded the ancient Castle of Mestre. I will talk more about this tower in the dedicated page of this site.
The harmonious facade, all covered with white marble, has two registers. The lower one is divided by two pilasters and four Corinthian capital columns; in the spaces between columns and pilasters there are four niches with sixteenth-century statues of the evangelists (saved from the ruins of the previous church). The only entrance door is framed between two columns that support an elegant triangular tympanum; a plaque above the door commemorates the dedication of the church to San Lorenzo and a major restoration carried out in 1805. The upper register has a more sober appearance, characterized by large Czech tiles. On the spirals connecting the two levels and on the large tympanum that concludes the facade, stand the nineteenth-century statues of the archangels Michael (patron saint of Mestre) and Gabriel, of San Lorenzo, of San Tryfone and of Santo Stefano. The bell tower, built in the Renaissance period, stands on the right side of the church at the apse; the bell cell is ventilated by a mullioned window on each of the four sides.
The interior of the church is a Latin cross, with a single nave and a short transept. The whiteness of the walls and vaults accords with the sobriety of the decorations, present abundantly only on the high altar. The latter houses a sixteenth-century painting by the Flemish painter Lodewjk Toeput (better known by the Italian name of Ludovico Pozzoferrato) representing a Madonna and Child among the Saints; the work comes from the church demolished in the eighteenth century. The vaults of the presbytery and the interior of the dome were frescoed by Gian Battista Canal, known for the speed with which he completed his work (he was in fact nicknamed “Fa’ Presto”). In the left altar of the transept there are two statues depicting Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine of Hippo, attributed to the sculptor Giacomo Piazzetta. Other works of art, about which I cannot dwell here, are contained in other parts of the church.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo overlooks the southern end of the long and narrow Piazza Erminio Ferretto; at the other end of the square is the Clock Tower, dating from the twelfth century, known for being the only one standing of the eleven that surrounded the ancient Castle of Mestre. I will talk more about this tower in the dedicated page of this site.
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Written August 29, 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,453 contributions
Sep 2021
The cathedral in Mestre is dedicated to San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence), a deacon of persecuted Christians in Rome early 200s known for charitable work with the poor until he became a martyr. It is not certain whether he was burned with a grill set on fire. Anyway many miracles have been attributed to him.
The neoclassical style facade of the duomo dating from the 1790s is impressive, though I found the masonry where it is visible without plaster as astounding. Imagine the patience and craftmanship of hundreds of workers who put the building together.
The interior is light and adorned with fine sculptures. I attended mass here, but my Italian was just not good enough to understand the sermon.
The neoclassical style facade of the duomo dating from the 1790s is impressive, though I found the masonry where it is visible without plaster as astounding. Imagine the patience and craftmanship of hundreds of workers who put the building together.
The interior is light and adorned with fine sculptures. I attended mass here, but my Italian was just not good enough to understand the sermon.
Written November 4, 2021
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ianreynolds
Edinburgh, UK42 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The cathedral is awesome i have visited a lot off them but this is a must inside and aa the history is incredible you must have your shoulders covered when entering your bag is check and portable scanners used by army before entering it is a very busy place but doesnt take long to get in a must is to buy the roof pass in advance and if you have any mobility problems make sure u book the lift as it is a lot off stairs but the views are worthwhile
Written September 8, 2018
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Antonia S
Toronto, Canada186 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
It was absolutely fantastic to be able to experience mass like one of the locals. The church is gorgeous both outside and inside. The confession stalls remind me of the Hollywood movies. The experience was truly great! I loved it!
Written September 5, 2017
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Antonio Q
Cluj-Napoca, Romania212 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
A peaceful church located right in the center of Mestre, worth visiting if you are in the city and if you have enough time.
Written January 29, 2023
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Peter P
Sudbury, Canada115 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
I had wanted to attend Santa Messa Sunday morning at 9AM but decided to go to the Saturday Vigil Mass at 7PM just in case as my flight out of VCE was Sunday afternoon and I was worried about possible drama. Nothing happened Sunday except miserable rain but regardless attending Mass Saturday evening at the Duomo di San Lorenzo was very special. The church is very pretty and packed with worshipers. The cathedral was celebrating a special anniversary that weekend. The only thing missing was a recessional song at the end of Mass which I joked about to a parishioner. She got my joke and thought that everyone was too tired to sing. Regardless, it was a special Mass in a pretty church.
Written October 12, 2017
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Michael J
Austin, TX2 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Sacred and filled with sweet people worshiping their Lord. A humbling experience.
The frescos are intricate and the chapel possesses an incredibly beautiful crucifix.
The frescos are intricate and the chapel possesses an incredibly beautiful crucifix.
Written May 10, 2017
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Thombly
Bologna, Italy1,664 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Cathedral of Mestre. Very central. Quiet and quite large. Artistically, it didn't seem worth mentioning. Nice facade.
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Written January 4, 2025
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