Bovino Co-Cathedral

Bovino, Italy

Bovino Cathedral (Basilica Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bovino, region of Apulia, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Bovino, it has been since 1986 a co-cathedral in the Archdiocese of Foggia-Bovino.

The site is an ancient one, but the cathedral was destroyed in an earthquake in 1930 and the present building is a 20th-century reconstruction, re-consecrated in 1936. The cathedral was granted the status of a minor basilica in 1970.

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Via Seminario 5, Bovino, Italy
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Founded: 1936
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Nemesi (4 years ago)
It dates back to the end of the 10th century, it was remodeled in the 12th century in Romanesque style when the church of San Marco was annexed, which is now the large chapel to the right of the apse. It suffered serious damage during the 1930 earthquake and was faithfully rebuilt, however losing the charm of the past centuries.
Gian Domenico Silvestrone (5 years ago)
In the suggestive medieval village of Bovino stands the Co-Cathedral from the late Romanesque period. Simple as all Romanesque manufactures are in general, it overlooks a square square slightly sloping towards the street. A place to visit in peace.
Pasquale Dell' Erario (5 years ago)
Bovino is an Italian town of 3 164 inhabitants in the province of Foggia in Puglia. It is part of the club "The most beautiful villages in Italy" promoted by the National Association of Italian Municipalities. Since December 2013 it has been awarded the Orange Flag, recognition of quality given by the Italian Touring Club.
Luis Fernandez (6 years ago)
Beautiful example of Romanesque architecture, set in the urban fabric of the medieval village. Built between the 10th and 13th centuries, it develops on three naves divided by bare columns. Really extraordinary to see how our Italy gives us such beautiful historical and architectural riches, not only in more famous sites, but also in lesser known countries.
Giuseppe Trovò (6 years ago)
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACE, IT SEEMS TO REVIVE IN THE PRESEPIO, WITH ITS ROADS MADE OF SASSI. AND THE SILENCE THAT ONLY THE WIND CALLS YOU TO EVERY STEP AND THE HEART IS FLOODED WITH PEACE AS IF A MEDICINE FILLS YOU THE HEART WALKING FOR THE WAYS. FINALLY ARRIVING TO THE DUOMO THAT YOU OPEN YOUR SOUL BY SUCKING TO GOD, THE JOY OF EXISTING .
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