Ferrara Cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di San Giorgio)

The Cathedral of Ferrara (Italian: Basilica Cattedrale di San Giorgio) is a Roman Catholic church in the northern Italian city of Ferrara. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Ferrara-Comacchio and the largest religious building in the city. It is dedicated to Saint George, who is also the patron saint of Ferrara. The building axis of the church deviates from an exact east orientation by 24° clockwise.The cathedral is located in the city center in the immediate vicinity of the Palazzo Comunale, i.e. the town hall. The famous Castello Estense is also not far away. The cathedral is connected to the archbishop's palace by a covered passage. The Romanesque-Gothic cathedral has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the historic city center of Ferrara.