Saint-Florent Cathedral
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Saint-Florent Cathedral or Nebbio Cathedral (Cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta,[1] also known as Cathédrale du Nebbio) is a former Roman Catholic church located in the town of Saint-Florent in Corsica, France. The cathedral is a national monument and is now the church of Santa Maria Assunta.
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Saint-Florent Cathedral Cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Province | Bishop of Nebbio |
Region | Haute-Corse |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Saint-Florent, France |
Geographic coordinates | 42°40′47″N 9°18′40″E |
Architecture | |
Type | church |
Groundbreaking | 12th century |
Completed | 18th century |
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The cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Nebbio until 1801, when the diocese was merged into the Diocese of Ajaccio.