guide to the Romanesque churches of Puglia - Approach Guides
guide to the Romanesque churches of Puglia - Approach Guides
guide to the Romanesque churches of Puglia - Approach Guides
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Bi<strong>to</strong>n<strong>to</strong> : Duomo<br />
The City<br />
Location and impressions<br />
• Bi<strong>to</strong>n<strong>to</strong> is located approximately 15 kilometers west <strong>of</strong> Bari.<br />
• This is a charming, small city; it is quiet, simple, and exudes a very good feel.<br />
• Aes<strong>the</strong>tically, <strong>the</strong> Duomo is probably <strong>the</strong> most impressive <strong>Romanesque</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral in<br />
<strong>Puglia</strong>.<br />
Duomo<br />
• The Duomo, named Cattedrale di San Valentino e Santa Maria Assunta, was constructed<br />
from 1175 <strong>to</strong> 1200.<br />
• It was likely modeled in part on Bari’s Duomo.<br />
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