Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
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Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
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Altamura - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
The area around the modern Altamura (pop 70.000) was inhabited in early times. There are Bronze Age tumuli and between the 6th and the 3rd century BC a massive line of megalithic walls was erected. This (later Roman) city was inhabited until the 10th century when it was reportedly looted by Saracens. A couple of centuries after Altamura was reportedly looted by the Saracens, it started to be inhabited again as Emperor Frederick II refounded the city (1232) and ordered the construction of the large Altamura Cathedral, which became one of the most venerated sanctuaries in Apulia.
Altamura was ruled by various feudal families, including the Orsini del Balzo and the Farnese (1538–1734), the latter responsible for the construction of numerous palaces and churches. In the past, Altamura also had a large castle, whose construction dated back to the 11th-13th century, which has been completely demolished.
Altamura Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) was founded by Emperor Frederick II in 1232. In 1248, under pressure from Frederick, Pope Innocent IV declared Altamura exempt from the jurisdiction of the bishop of Bari, making it a "palatine church", that is the equivalent of a palace chapel. After heavy damage caused by an earthquake in 1316, it was renovated by Robert of Anjou.
Major changes were made to the cathedral in 1534, including switching the front and back around! The cathedral's main facade originally faced west but it now faces east.
The (breathtaking) attraction of Altamura Cathedral is its main portal, which has been dated to the 14th and 15th centuries. It is Gothic, but in an unusual local style with Byzantine and strong Romanesque influences. I would even see this as "Romanesque/Gothic". It is remarkable for its wealth of details and a large number of biblical scenes.
The Magi on their way following the Star of Bethlehem, pass the shepherds. The Magis wear crowns, being kings. Older icons of the Magi have them wearing phrygian hats, being Magi.
Altamura was ruled by various feudal families, including the Orsini del Balzo and the Farnese (1538–1734), the latter responsible for the construction of numerous palaces and churches. In the past, Altamura also had a large castle, whose construction dated back to the 11th-13th century, which has been completely demolished.
Altamura Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) was founded by Emperor Frederick II in 1232. In 1248, under pressure from Frederick, Pope Innocent IV declared Altamura exempt from the jurisdiction of the bishop of Bari, making it a "palatine church", that is the equivalent of a palace chapel. After heavy damage caused by an earthquake in 1316, it was renovated by Robert of Anjou.
Major changes were made to the cathedral in 1534, including switching the front and back around! The cathedral's main facade originally faced west but it now faces east.
The (breathtaking) attraction of Altamura Cathedral is its main portal, which has been dated to the 14th and 15th centuries. It is Gothic, but in an unusual local style with Byzantine and strong Romanesque influences. I would even see this as "Romanesque/Gothic". It is remarkable for its wealth of details and a large number of biblical scenes.
The Magi on their way following the Star of Bethlehem, pass the shepherds. The Magis wear crowns, being kings. Older icons of the Magi have them wearing phrygian hats, being Magi.
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