Altamura Cathedral, Romanesque cathedral in Altamura, Italy
The cathedral features two tall bell towers, a trilobed portal adorned with biblical scenes, and three naves supported by columns and pillars.
Emperor Frederick II ordered the construction of this cathedral between 1232 and 1254, making it the first and oldest monument in Altamura.
The central portal displays 22 carved scenes from the life of Jesus, including the Nativity, the Last Supper, and the Resurrection.
The cathedral maintains regular religious services and allows visitors to explore its architectural elements during designated visiting hours throughout the week.
The cathedral houses a stone nativity scene from 1587, created by local priest Iacobuzio de Cobutiis, depicting three scenes from the Christmas story.
Location: Altamura
Inception: 1232
Architectural style: Romanesque art in Apulia
GPS coordinates: 40.82743,16.55275
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
Chiesa di Santa Croce (Altamura)
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Altamura Castle
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San Nicola dei Greci
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Porta Bari
235 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore (Altamura)
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Teatro Mercadante
318 m
Chiesa di San Domenico
398 m
Santa Chiara Church
129 m
Chiesa della Madonna dei Martiri (Altamura)
236 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione
370 m
Chiesa di San Biagio (Altamura)
119 m
Chiesa di Santa Teresa
278 m
Monastero di Santa Maria del Soccorso
213 m
Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum
12 m
Chiesa di San Michele Altamura
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Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (Altamura)
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Chiesa di San Salvatore e Liberatore
238 m
Chiesa di San Giacomo (Altamura)
40 m
Chiesa di San Leonardo (Altamura)
126 m
Altamura Bread Museum
36 m
Palazzo Baldassarre - Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura
273 m
Chiesa di San Pietro (Altamura)
251 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria (Altamura)
242 m
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Pastori
253 m
Altamura Man Museum
272 m
Convento di San Francesco (Altamura)
114 m
Museo d'arte tipografica Portoghese
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Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
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