Ruvo Cathedral, Romanesque co-cathedral in Ruvo di Puglia, Italy.
Ruvo Cathedral is a Romanesque co-cathedral in Ruvo di Puglia standing about 36 meters tall and built following a Latin cross layout with three naves and three apses. Inside it houses polychrome wooden statues, historic frescoes, sacred silverware, and religious vestments for visitors to view.
Building started in 1201 under Robert II of Bassavilla after earlier religious structures were destroyed by barbarian raids. This rebuilding marked the return of a major religious center to the town.
The front wall features three doorways with carved stone details showing Christ, pilgrims, angels, peacocks, and griffins created by local craftspeople. These works tell stories that visitors notice as they walk past and study the decorations.
The building is easy to reach on foot from downtown and has several entrances that make getting in straightforward. Visitors should wear modest clothing and check local opening hours before arriving.
Archaeological digs in 1925 found underground areas with tombs and artifacts from Peucetian, Roman, and medieval times buried beneath the building. These layers show how the site was used one after another over many centuries.
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