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The Neoclassical façade in white and grey marble is divided into two levels by a cornice. In the lower level, divided into five areas by four columns, are three entrance portals: two stone panels record the vicissitudes of the central doorway, built by Bishop Roberto in 1133 and subsequently enlarged by Bishop Guglielmo in 1167. The bronze doors are carved with scenes from the religious and civil history of Avellino. In the [[lunette]] above the central doorway is a [[bas relief]] of the [[Last Supper]]. In two niches to either side of the same doorway are statues of Saint Modestinus, patron saint of the city, and of Saint [[William of Vercelli]], founder of the monastery of the [[Sanctuary of Montevergine]] and patron saint of [[Irpinia]]. A third stone plaque records the construction of the new façade in the 19th century.