The main church of the Bari Archdiocese is less well-known and smaller than the neighbouring Basilica of St. Nicholas, but it is still one of the most visited monuments in old Bari.
It is dedicated to St. Sabinus of Canosa, a 6th-century bishop whose relics are enshrined in this very cathedral.
Architecture and history
The Cathedral of St. Sabina (Cattedrale di Bari) is built in the typical style of Apulian Romanesque architecture, which will impress you with its purity and breathe history.
Construction began in 1292 and was completed about a century later. The present building was built on the foundations of a ruined Byzantine temple from 1156 and its present appearance has undergone only minor changes.
The crypt containing the relics of St. Sabina was modified more significantly in the 18th century, when part of the interior was rebuilt in Baroque style, but the nave remains in its Romanesque form.
Admission and opening hours
For the tourist public, Bari Cathedral is open daily from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Admission to the cathedral is free.
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