Diocesan museum, Italian museum
The Diocesan Museum of Lucera is an art museum housed in an 18th-century building that displays religious and artistic works from different periods. The collection spreads across eight rooms, a small chapel, and two upper galleries, featuring paintings, sculptures, liturgical objects, and relics from the cathedral and closed churches and monasteries.
The museum was established in the 18th century to collect and preserve religious and artistic works from Lucera's long history. The collection spans several centuries, from medieval times through the 19th century, and reflects the central role the church played in the city's development.
The museum occupies the bishop's palace and reflects the deep religious traditions that shaped Lucera's community life. The collections show how faith influenced local artistic expression and religious practice across generations.
Access is via a staircase on the right side of the courtyard, and visits are best planned with enough time for a leisurely exploration. The museum is closed on most days and requires advance booking, so check ahead or call before visiting.
A 14th-century stone Madonna holds a pomegranate, an ancient symbol of hope and life, revealing the symbolic depth of medieval religious art. Also remarkable is a rare reliquary from the 13th century, believed to come from an ancient church that no longer exists, making it one of the collection's most valuable pieces.
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