Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.)

Overview

The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power, 568 - 774 A.D. comprises seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches, and monasteries) throughout the Italian Peninsula. They testify to the high achievement of the Lombards, who migrated from northern Europe and developed their own specific culture in Italy where they ruled over vast territories in the 6th to 8th centuries. The Lombards synthesis of architectural styles marked the transition from Antiquity to the European Middle Ages, drawing on the heritage of Ancient Rome, Christian spirituality, Byzantine influence and Germanic northern Europe. The serial property testifies to the Lombards' major role in the spiritual and cultural development of Medieval European Christianity, notably by bolstering the monastic movement.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iii)

Components(7 locations)

• •The monumental area with the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia1318-002
• •The castrum with the Torba Tower and the church outside the walls, Santa Maria foris portas1318-003
• •The Clitunno Tempietto1318-005
• •The Santa Sofia complex1318-006
• •The Sanctuary of San Michele1318-007
• •The basilica of San Salvatore1318-004
• •The Gastaldaga area and the Episcopal complex1318-001

Details

Countries

Italy

ISO Codes

IT

Area

14.08 ha

Coordinates

46.0942, 13.4331