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Church · Brindisi, Apúlia
Cattedrale di Brindisi
Cathedral of Brindisi, rebuilt in the 18th century, on the square with the Loggia Balsamo and the Templars' portico, where Frederick II married in 1225.
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About Cattedrale di Brindisi
The cathedral of Brindisi sits at the highest point of the town centre, a few steps from the coluna romana. The first church was consecrated at the end of the 11th century, and there the emperor Frederick II married Isabella of Brienne, heiress to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, in 1225. An earthquake in 1743 demolished much of the building, and the cathedral you see today is the 18th-century reconstruction, with a restrained Baroque façade.
Inside, what remains of the medieval church is a section of the 12th-century mosaic floor, with animal figures and scenes, preserved in the floor near the altar. The interior has a wide nave, side chapels and a wooden choir.
The square around it, the Piazza Duomo, is one of the city's most attractive ensembles. On one side stands the Loggia Balsamo, a 14th-century balcony supported on carved consoles. On the other, the portal of the Knights Templar, with Gothic arches, leads to the Ribezzo archaeological museum. The seminary palace and the bell tower complete the square.
The visit pairs well with the museum, which is on the same square, and with the walk down to the coluna romana and the waterfront.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Allow 20 to 40 minutes for the cathedral and the square.
Best time
In the morning, combined with the archaeological museum in the same square. During Masses access is limited.
How to get there
It is in the historic centre, about a 15-minute walk from the train station and 3 minutes from the coluna romana via Via Colonne.
Tip
Look for the section of medieval mosaic on the floor near the altar: it is what remains of the church where Frederick II was married.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cattedrale di Brindisi
Who got married in the cathedral of Brindisi?
Emperor Frederico II, in 1225, to Isabel de Brienne, heiress to the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Is the cathedral of Brindisi medieval?
Its origin dates to the 11th century, but the current building is the reconstruction carried out after the 1743 earthquake. A section of the medieval mosaic floor remains.
What else is in the cathedral square?
The Loggia Balsamo, from the 14th century, the portal of the Knights Templar, which leads to the archaeological museum, and the seminary palace.