Lucera Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Lucera, Italy.
The Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral stands in Lucera's historical center with a three-section asymmetrical facade and an octagonal tower from the 16th century.
Charles II of Anjou ordered the cathedral's construction in 1302 on the site of a former mosque, which Emperor Frederick II had established for Saracen settlers.
The interior follows French Gothic design principles with three naves, pointed arches, and medieval artworks including a 1340 Rhineland crucifix and 15th-century frescoes.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services and includes the Madonna della Vittoria statue on the left transept altar for devotional visits.
The stone high altar originated from Castel Fiorentino, where Emperor Frederick II died in 1250, connecting the cathedral to significant Italian historical events.
Location: Lucera
Inception: 1302
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.50803,15.33500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:50
Southern Italy contains a wide range of historical sites, religious structures and natural areas that take visitors through more than two millennia of cultural history. The region holds Greek temples such as the Temple of Hera at Metaponto, medieval fortresses including Castello Aragonese in Taranto and Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, and religious complexes like the Santuario di Monte Sant'Angelo, an important pilgrimage site since the early Middle Ages. Underground catacombs in Naples and Palermo, rock churches in Matera and the Cripta del Peccato Originale show the development of Christian art and architecture. The natural environment ranges from marine protected areas like Riserva Marina di Punta Campanella on the Campanian coast to the Tremiti Islands in the Adriatic. Inland landscapes include Parco Nazionale d'Aspromonte in Calabria, the erosive Calanchi di Aliano in Basilicata and Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily. Coastal formations such as the Arco Naturale near Palinuro and sea caves like Grotta della Poesia at Roca Vecchia add to the geographic variety. Cities including Matera with its sassi districts, Lecce with baroque palaces and the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples illustrate different urban developments. This collection centers on the area around Alberobello, whose trulli structures have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
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