Location: Altamura
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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Altamura, Puglia
Altamura (/ˌæltəˈmʊərə/; Italian: [ˌaltaˈmuːra]) is a city and comune of Apulia, in southern Italy. It is located on one of a hill of the Murge plateau in the province of Bari, 45 kilometres (28 miles) southwest of Bari, close to the border with Basilicata. As of 2016, its population was 70,562.
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1. Cattedrale di Altamura
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Built with the support of the Emperor Frederick II over a 20-year period in the early 13th century, this church has undergone major reconstruction, renovations and remodelings in the 14th, 16th 18th and 20th centuries. The entire orientation of the church was changed 180 degrees in one of those interventions. The classical design, with three parallel naves (or a nave and two lateral aisles), features 12 side altars, six on each side. The symmetrical facade is anchored by two bell-towers and an elaborate stone carved entrance door, with multiple characters represented in the carvings. There is a beautiful rosette above the door, between the two towers.The magnificent wood ceiling combines paintings with gilted stucco work. Behind the altar is a painting by Leonardo Castellano (Assumption of the Virgin).The exquisite wood pulpit is thought to be from the 16th century. The presbytery includes a wood-carved choir, also from the 16th century.
2. Piazza Duomo
3. San Nicola dei Greci
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
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This is a single-nave baroque church dating back to the late 16th century. It has served both as Roman Catholic and as Eastern Orthodox Church in different eras, since the area was largely populated by Greeks during the early centuries of Christianity. It is located on the main road that crosses the historic pedestrian center of Altamura, just a couple of blocks from the cathedral. The narrow main gate is crowned by a carved stone arch, and above that, a beautiful rosette. Several lateral chapels abut to the nave. The art reflects the life and activities of Saint Nicola. The painted ceiling is particularly accomplished.
4. Monastero di Santa Chiara
5. Chiesa di San Michele al Corso
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Chiesa di San Giacomo
7. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
8. Chiesa di San Domenico
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
