Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata
4.5
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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chocolate123
Switzerland79 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
In the basilica beautiful floor mosaic as well as nice ceilings. In the crypt many frescoes.
Be aware it closes for siesta, 12 pm - 3 pm.
Be aware it closes for siesta, 12 pm - 3 pm.
Written 22 February 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Throughout our week Puglia tour we saw dozens of beautiful Churches, but this one counts in top 3.
It's set in the center of old town Otranto dating back to 11c.
A rather simple stone facade hides amazing Tree of Life mosaic spread over the entire Church floor.
Another Church highlight is the beautiful wood carved ceiling, as well the skulls and bones Chapel of the Martyrs.
After paying hefty entry fees in Lecce Churches, I was pleasantly surprised entry here is free.
It's set in the center of old town Otranto dating back to 11c.
A rather simple stone facade hides amazing Tree of Life mosaic spread over the entire Church floor.
Another Church highlight is the beautiful wood carved ceiling, as well the skulls and bones Chapel of the Martyrs.
After paying hefty entry fees in Lecce Churches, I was pleasantly surprised entry here is free.
Written 6 October 2023
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Twostring
Leek, UK7 contributions
Aug 2023
Lovely mosaic floor, and creepy ossuary in the chapel. Free entry well worth a half an hour or longer in between ice cream and coffee & cake time.
Written 18 August 2023
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Michael R
Great Dunmow, UK16 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We travelled a long way to see this building. Access was limited in the morning because of a wedding. The church then closed from 12-3 and when it reopened most was closed off for no apparent reason. All you could do was stand inside the west door - from where most of the floor cannot be seen because it is covered in pews and chairs. The only exposed floor is in the area in front of the altar, which you were not allowed anywhere near. Disappointing total disregard for people who want to come and experience this heritage.
Written 16 June 2023
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MILOUW
New York City, NY1,373 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This Cathedral contains an astounding medieval mosaic within a baroque church setting.
Loosely connected by a tree of life, the mosaic represents a multitude of religious and mythical themes from Adam and Eve to Noah's Ark and is populated by griffins, Amazons and centaurs among others.
Not to be missed.
Loosely connected by a tree of life, the mosaic represents a multitude of religious and mythical themes from Adam and Eve to Noah's Ark and is populated by griffins, Amazons and centaurs among others.
Not to be missed.
Written 18 April 2023
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multinational_girl
Basel, Switzerland12 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Beautiful old cathedral set in a gorgeous old town - fabulous mosaic floors depicting the tree of life - must see underground crypts !
Written 17 September 2022
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eastcanman
155 contributions
Jul 2022
Italy is a sea of beautiful churches that can sometimes meld together in one's memory, but this one stood out. The original Byzantine mosaic floor in the main sanctuary is still intact, and each of the dozens of pillars in the basement is made out of a different material. Definitely visit if you're at all a fan of beautiful old churches
Written 12 July 2022
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Peter S
Wilmslow, UK17 contributions
Jun 2022
The cathedral is full of unique surprises and these include the mosaic floor from the 11 th century, the beautiful crypt with iys wall paintings and the gruesome history behind the 800 skulls exhibited in a side chapel. These were innocent Christins murdered during the siege by the Turks in the 1480s.
Written 7 July 2022
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,284 contributions
Apr 2022
This is a must-see whilst in Otranto. The famous mosaic floor is well worth spending some time looking at - it might not be the most impressive artistically, but its sheer scale and age still make it fascinating. The crypt has some lovely remains of medieval(?) frescoes. Beware out of season opening hours - it was shut 12 - 3 when we visited!
Written 13 April 2022
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands2,917 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
The church is located on a little square in the upper part of the historical center. The first what strikes is the floor from front to back covered in a sort of life tree mosaic. Next to the church is the bell tower or campanile in Italian.
Written 13 November 2021
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Dekel G
New York10 contributions
I am an art history student and wonder if there is any way to see the whole floor. from posts here, i understand the seats prevent seeing the whole thing. any idea if some arrangement can be made or are there any times the floor is uncovered?
Lyn Daly
Colchester11 contributions
Hi there. I do not if they sometimes take the seats away... I agree would be quite something to see. The people in charge seem very approachable and friendly and I am sure you could have a word with someone about this. Good luck! Someone was asking re opening times, it seems to be open most of the day and quite a few evenings too.
San Yen S
San Diego, CA
Who are the dead head behind the Cathedral alter? Who are they and what did they do?
pisces025
Waterford, CT271 contributions
Christian martyrs beheaded by invading Turks - never heard anything about them having a chance to convert to
Islam- that’s more like what Medieval Christians did.
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