Duomo di Ravello

guarded by lions
the Ravello pulpit
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The Cathedral, built during the 11th century, consists of three naves, separated by two colonnades, each of which is formed by eight columns of granite, transept and crypt. The famous bronze doors, made by Barisano from Trani using the relief-technique, were given to the Cathedral in 1179 by Sergio Muscettola, an important member of the Ravello patriciate. The Ambo of Epistle (12th Century)is marked by Byzantine decorations and is decorated by mosaics representing the Giona's story, a symbol of the Death and Resurrection of Christ. The pulpit made by Nicola di Bartolomeo from Foggia in 1272 is a present of Nicola Rufolo. It rests on six twist columns adorned with mosaics; the backs of six lions are the base of these columns. It's richly adorned with mosaic slabs representing geometrical, animal and plant decorations. Th marble chapel of St. Pantaleone, patron of Ravello, was built during the 17th century to preserve the precious relic of the patrons's blood. The miracle of liquefaction dates from 1057 in Constantinople.