Cattedrale di San Giorgio
The magnificent Gothic cathedral, a few steps from the Castello Estense, has a three-tier facade of slender arches and beautiful sculptures over the central door. Work began in 1135 and took more than 100 years to complete. The interior was completely remodeled in the 17th century. On Palm Sunday 2024, the Duomo reopened having undergone major restoration after the 2012 earthquake; the extensive works uncovered ornately sculpted capitals hidden behind plaster for more than three centuries.
