Cripta del Redentore, Byzantine church and archaeological site in Taranto, Italy
The Cripta del Redentore features a circular chamber with an eight-meter diameter, decorated walls, and contains a natural water spring well.
Luigi Viola discovered the underground structure in 1899 while cleaning a well, leading to its inauguration ceremony on February 13, 1900.
The crypt walls display Byzantine frescoes from the 12th century, including the Christ Pantocrator in the apse and various saints on lateral walls.
The site reopened in 2011 after consolidation work and now offers specialized guided tours through the PoliSviluppo Cooperative Society.
According to local accounts, the site marks where Apostle Peter arrived in Taranto and converted a pagan shrine into a Christian place of worship.
Location: Taranto
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.46389,17.26306
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:52
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