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Brindisi, Cathedral (Duomo)
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Description | Basilical floor plan (three aisles without the transept) remains from the original building. Extensive mosaic pavements dated to the reign of William II (1173-1181). Current building is an 18th century reconstruction. The bell tower was completed in 1795. |
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Notes | Notable events: Roger III was crowned King of Sicily in 1193. On November 9, 1225 Frederick II married Yolanda, queen of Jerusalem. |