{"id":11473,"date":"2022-05-10T13:18:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T11:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campiflegreiactive.com\/la-cattedrale-di-s-procolo\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:17:32","slug":"the-cathedral-of-st-procolo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campiflegreiactive.com\/en\/the-cathedral-of-st-procolo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cathedral of St. Proculus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cathedral of San Procolo: The Hidden Temple of Augustus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cathedral of San Procolo<\/strong> is one of the most evocative archaeological sites in Pozzuoli,
\nas it incorporates the ancient Temple of Augustus<\/strong> within its structure.
\nHere, Roman history and Christian faith coexist in a dialogue unique in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Cathedral: Symbol of Transformation<\/h2>\n

It stands on the ancient acropolis of the Rione Terra<\/strong>, where the main Roman place of worship once towered.
\nIn 1631, Bishop Mart\u00edn de Le\u00f3n y C\u00e1rdenas<\/strong> decided not to demolish the temple,
\nbut to integrate it into the basilica<\/strong>.
\nThe perimeter marble columns were incorporated as load-bearing pillars of the new structure.<\/p>\n

The Unexpected Discovery<\/h2>\n

For centuries the temple remained hidden until 1964, when a fire revealed
\nthe integrity of the Roman roof, brought to light thanks to archaeologist Amedeo Maiuri<\/strong>.
\nSince then the Cathedral has been considered an architectural fusion unique in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Artistic Details and Mysteries<\/h2>\n