Museo della Cattedrale

The Museo della Cattedrale in Bari is closely tied to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sabino, an important Romanesque building erected at the end of the 12th century after the destruction of an earlier Byzantine church. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Sabinus, stands out for its plain façade of whitish-gray limestone, dominated by an ornately decorated rose window with 18 spokes. Inside, you'll find a lavishly decorated interior whose artworks are attributed to medieval masters such as Alfano da Termoli. Of particular interest is the crypt, which was remodeled in the Baroque style and houses the mortal remains of Saint Sabinus amid medieval frescoes. The valuable icon of Our Lady of Constantinople is also kept there, a testament to the site's Byzantine history. The altar area with the bishop's throne and the ciborium was partly reconstructed using original pieces and completes the historic picture of this important spiritual and cultural center of the city.