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Bitonto, Cathedral (San Valentino, Santa Maria Assunta)


 

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Title (variant) Santa Maria Assunta and San Valentino
Description Nave and two aisles divided by arches on columns, transept, three apses encased by east facade, crypt; original decorated pavement in the lower church. Pulpit dated 1229 and signed by "Nicolaus sacerdos magister." Ciborium dated 1224 and signed by Gualtieri of Foggia. Extensive sculptural decoration.
Type Cathedral
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