Cathedral

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a baroque church with a single nave arranged in a Latin cross layout and a neoclassical facade supported by four Ionic columns. Inside, the space is divided by this structural design and decorated with religious artwork and marble features.

The cathedral was built in the early 1700s to replace a Gothic church destroyed by Saracen raids in 1537, and it opened for worship in 1745. This timeline shows how the community rebuilt its religious center after a long gap.

The cathedral holds marble altars along its walls, with dedicated spaces for Saint Vincent and religious artworks created by local artists.

The building sits in central Ugento and is easily reached on foot from the town square. Visitors can explore the interior during religious services, and respectful dress is appreciated when entering.

The choir contains an olive wood choir stall in Rococo style, paired with a polychrome marble altar from 1740 bearing the coat of arms of Bishop Ciccarelli. This altar showcases the craftsmanship of that specific period.

Location: Ugento

Inception: 1745

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://parrocchie.it/ugento/cattedrale

GPS coordinates: 39.92882,18.16280

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43