Longobard sites

The Longobards or Lombards was a Germanic tribe that ruled much of the Italian peninsula during the Early Middle Ages. Lombardian architecture was a synthesis of Roman, Byzantian, Germanic styles, and they played a "major role in the spiritual and cultural development of Medieval European Christianity". Seven fine and notable examples of Lombardian religious architecture around Italy make up this world heritage site.

• The Gastaldaga area and the Episcopal complex

  address: Cividale del Friuli

• The monumental area with the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia

  address: Brescia

• The castrum with the Torba Tower and the church outside the walls, Santa Maria foris portas

• The basilica of San Salvatore

  address: Spoleto

• The Clitunno Tempietto

• The Santa Sofia complex

• The Sanctuary of San Michele

  address: Monte Sant'Angelo

• Architecture
• Christianity
• Medieval and Renaissance Italy
• Roman Empire