Sant'Andrea Co-Cathedral
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Venosa (Potenza)

Sant’Andrea Co-Cathedral

The co-cathedral of Sant’Andrea was built between 1470 and 1502 and consecrated on 13 March 1531. It was commissioned by Pirro del Balzo, who had the church of San Basilio demolished to build it, at Venosa.

  • Opening hoursOpening times vary: ask at the parish.
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereLargo Vescovado – Venosa (PZ)

What to see

  • The three-nave interior with pointed arches, divided into two levels.
  • The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in the right nave, decorated with putti, candelabra and festoons.
  • The crypt, with the tomb of Maria Donata Orsini, wife of Pirro del Balzo.

How to get there

It is in the historic centre of Venosa, a short way from the Pirro del Balzo castle.

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Opening times vary: ask at the parish.

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