Faenza Cathedral Church

Address: Piazza del Popolo, Faenza, Italy

Faenza Cathedral (the cathedral church of Faenza) is the principal cathedral of the city of Faenza in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is dedicated to Saint Peter. The building has medieval origins and was modified and redecorated in later centuries.

The cathedral’s interior contains chapels and religious artworks that reflect successive periods of renovation; visitors typically combine a visit with the nearby civic architecture on Piazza del Popolo. The church remains the focal point of Faenza’s historic centre.

The cathedral dates back to medieval times and was subject to multiple phases of rebuilding and interior remodelling during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It has served continuously as the city’s main episcopal church.

The cathedral is located in Faenza’s city centre in the Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, adjacent to the main civic square and accessible on foot from the town’s central transport points.

• Central location: Located on Faenza’s main square, Piazza del Popolo, making it easy to visit as part of a town-centre walk.

Faenza Cathedral is in the historical centre of Faenza, Emilia‑Romagna, a short walk from the main train station and local bus terminals.

• Visit the cathedral interior during a less busy hour to study the neoclassical and baroque elements without interruption.
• Look for the coffered ceiling and the carved pulpit-details often overlooked by hurried visitors.
• Check for concert schedules - local diocesan concerts make ingenious use of the cathedral's acoustics.