Oria, IT

Oria Cathedral

The current Oria Cathedral is due to Bishop Castrese Scaja who, in 1750, demolished the previous medieval Romanesque church (threatened with collapse after the earthquake of 20 February 1743) and built the new cathedral in Baroque style. During the construction of the new Baroque cathedral, designed by the architect Giustino Lombardi, two green marble columns of the old Romanesque cathedral were purchased for 8000 ducats by the King of Naples to embellish the chapel of the royal palace of Caserta. Of particular interest is the 16th-century "crypt of the mummies" located under the building.

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Ostuni Co-cathedral

The construction of the Ostuni co-cathedral began in 1435 and was completed between 1470 and 1495. It has a characteristic late Gothic façade, divided into three parts by pilasters. The central part ends with a tympanum formed by two bent arches, the wings by two half-moons.

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Church of San Benedetto

The church of San Benedetto is a sacred Romanesque building probably dating back to the 10th century. On the right stands the massive Romanesque bell tower from the 11th century. The interior, recently restored again, is presented in the 11th-12th century redefinition. The Romanesque cloister is also worth a visit.

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Chiesa del Cristo

The Church of Christ or Crucifix was built in 1232 by Friar Nicola Paglia of Giovinazzo and was the seat of the Dominicans. It has a façade with alternating white and grey stones, crowned by small stepped arches and a beautiful rose window.

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