Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore di Siponto, Minor basilica in Manfredonia, Italy.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore di Siponto features a square plan with two independent churches, including an underground crypt and two apses.
Completed and consecrated in 1117, the basilica replaced a previous 6th-century structure and contains the relics of Laurence of Siponto under its altar.
The monumental portal of the basilica displays two stone lions and leads directly to the road connecting to Manfredonia.
Located three miles south of Manfredonia, the basilica contains four central pillars and maintains regular religious services throughout the year.
The interior structure preserves elements from ancient Siponto, incorporating original columns, capitals, and decorative elements in its construction.
Location: Manfredonia
Inception: 1117
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.60825,15.88936
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:34
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