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Located on the Piazza Cattedrale street, Bitonto Cathedral is a place of worship for the Roman Catholics of Bitonto. The history of this cathedral can be traced back to 8th Century when it was built. This church is dedicated to Saint Valentine and presently shares being a seat to the Bishop with the Archdiocese of Bari. The magnificent church was rebuilt in 11th Century and boasts of Romanesque architecture. The interiors of the church are richly decorated and are adorned with artifacts from across the centuries. Observe the detailing of the ambon made of marble or know the art of stone carving as you see the pulpit.

The Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture came together in the 12th Century C.E. to create the wondrous Barletta Cathedral. When you visit the structure you are greeted by its imposing façade adorned with semicircular arches and a rose window near the apex. Move into the main hall to be charmed by the vaulted ceiling as you walk through the central nave. The chancel is topped with a dome; the play of light entering through the windows into the pentagonal altar is beautiful to look at.

This cathedral is dedicated to San Sabino and is a classic example of the Romanesque style of Puglia. It holds the tomb of Normanno Boemondo, son of Roberto Il Guiscardo, who found fame in the first crusade. Byzantine forms and Arab decorations surround the monument in a church that has signs of the far East. This is also the place to find the most ancient pergamo in Puglia with a lectern carved in marble and decorated as an eagle. Sacerdotal voices have thundered from the pulpit for centuries, calling sinners to repent and praying for the earth which was often subject to tragedy and the forces of nature.