Monopoli Cathedral

The cathedral features a monumental white limestone facade with ornate decorations, twin bell towers, and a central rose window above the main entrance point.

The original structure from 1107 gained its wooden beams in 1117 when a raft carrying a Byzantine icon of Madonna drifted into Monopoli's harbor point.

The cathedral preserves the Byzantine icon of Madonna della Madia, crowned in 1770 by papal decree, in a dedicated marble chapel with polychrome decorations point.

The cathedral opens daily from 7:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 20:00, with guided tours available through the archaeological museum in the underground crypt point.

Eight side chapels contain significant artworks, including paintings by Pietro Bardellino and a series depicting the miraculous arrival of the Madonna's raft point.

Location: Monopoli

Inception: 1742

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://cattedralemonopoli.net

GPS coordinates: 40.95081,17.30356

Latest update: October 13, 2025 16:47