Andria Cathedral

The Cathedral of Andria was built by Goffredo d'Altavilla, Lord of Andria, between the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the 12th century on an earlier church, dedicated to St. Peter, dating from before the year 1000 and which today corresponds to the building's crypt. The Cathedral underwent major modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries and then in the 19th century with the construction of the façade and the external portico.

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Basilica del Santo Sepolcro

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The basilica of San Domenico was first consecrated in 1238 by Dominican fathers. During the sacking of 1528, the church and the adjoining conventual building were razed to the ground. In the mid-16th century, the former Templar church of Santa Maria Maddalena was taken over and renovated by the Dominicans, and the construction of the convent began. The church was enlarged at the beginning of the 18th century and was given a new high altar, built by Luigi della Marra.

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Barletta Cathedral

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