Gaetano Cantoni

(1745–1827) schweizisk arkitekt

Gaetano Cantoni (Switzerland, 1745–1827) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Gaetano Cantoni belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Gaetano Cantoni was born in Breggia and died in Genoa. Gaetano Cantoni trained at Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti.

One of the best-known works is ‘Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mauritius and Companions’. The catalogue has one building by Gaetano Cantoni. The dated building is from 1838.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Cosimo Morelli, Simone Cantoni, Giocondo Albertolli, Henry Holland, and Ivan Starov.

• Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mauritius and Companions