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Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
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Churches and sanctuariesFree entry

Melfi (Potenza)

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the mother church of Melfi. Construction dates from 1076 according to some sources and 1153 according to others; the Norman Romanesque bell tower was built in 1153.

  • Opening hoursOpening times vary: ask at the parish.
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WherePiazza Duomo – Melfi (PZ)
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What to see

  • The Norman bell tower, the only part left of the first building: earthquakes and restorations made the rest of the church Baroque.
  • The Latin-cross interior with three naves, a gilded coffered ceiling and an eight-sided pyramidal dome.
  • The nearby Bishop’s Palace, on Piazza Duomo.

How to get there

It stands on Piazza Duomo, in the historic centre of Melfi, a short walk from the car park below the walls.

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Opening times vary: ask at the parish. Sources differ on the founding date (1076 or 1153).

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