Troia Cathedral, Minor basilica and co-cathedral in Troia, Italy
Troia Cathedral is a Romanesque church and co-cathedral in the center of Troia, a town in the province of Foggia in Apulia. The west facade features a large round window framed by slender columns and carved stone screens, while the interior follows a Latin cross plan with columns topped by classical capitals.
Construction began in 1101 under Bishop William II to replace an earlier Byzantine church that stood on the same site. The builders reused materials from Roman structures in the area, incorporating older fragments into the new building.
The bronze doors show religious scenes and figures made by local craftsmen in the 12th century, reflecting the metalworking traditions of the region. Looking closely, visitors can see fine reliefs with biblical subjects that were meant to guide the faithful as they entered the building.
The cathedral is in the center of Troia and easy to reach on foot. It is worth checking opening hours in advance, as visiting may be restricted during services.
A medieval pulpit dating to 1169 still stands inside, which is rare for a piece of church furniture of that age in its original setting. It gives a clear sense of how the space was used for religious teaching during the Middle Ages.
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