Taranto Cathedral, Romanesque minor basilica and cathedral in Taranto, Italy
The cathedral features three naves divided by columns of different styles, some recycled from ancient buildings, extending 84 meters in length and 24 meters in width.
Byzantine builders constructed the initial structure during the second half of the 10th century, following Emperor Nicephorus II Phocas' order to rebuild Taranto after Saracen raids.
The floor displays fragments of a mosaic created in 1160 by artist Petroius under Archbishop Giraldo's commission, representing religious and geometric patterns.
The cathedral maintains an office providing information for weddings, guided tours, and religious events, including the annual San Cataldo celebrations from April 30 to May 10.
The crypt contains medieval frescoes, archbishop tombs, and a 13th-century sarcophagus, divided into two naves beneath the main cathedral structure.
Location: Taranto
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: http://cattedraletaranto.com
GPS coordinates: 40.47603,17.22861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:40
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