Anagni Cathedral

Anagni Cathedral is the Romanesque cathedral of the hill town of Anagni in Lazio, Italy, serving as the seat of the local diocese and notable for its medieval architecture and interior decoration. The building’s core dates to the 11th-12th centuries and it is a prominent monument in the town’s historic centre.

The cathedral’s interior and crypt contain significant medieval fresco cycles and sculptural work that attract study and visitation, and the site is closely linked to the town’s papal history. Anagni itself is known historically as a residence of several medieval popes and for events in papal politics.

The cathedral and its associated episcopal complex occupy a central position in the old town of Anagni in the Lazio region of Italy, southeast of Rome, forming part of a compact medieval urban ensemble.

• Date and decoration: The cathedral dates largely to the 11th and 12th centuries and contains important medieval frescoes and sculptural decoration in its interior spaces.
• Papal history: Anagni has strong papal associations and was the scene of the 1303 Incident of Anagni involving Pope Boniface VIII, which is reflected in local historical interpretation and sites.

What to See #

• Crypt: The crypt preserves Romanesque and medieval fresco cycles and sculptural elements and is a principal reason scholars and visitors come to the cathedral.