Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia
Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia
Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia
4.5
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,909 contributions
Jul 2022
Work started on this fabulous cathedral in 1107, but through a series of misadventures including lack of roof beams, sieges and the resultant damage, it was rebuilt to its current Baroque style by 1772. The Chapel of Our Lady of Madia is dedicated to the Virgin Mary after the miracle of the Madonna icon appearing in the harbour.
Don’t be fooled by the plain, beige brown exterior because it’s the interior that explodes into life. The rich marbles, ornate paintings, decorated altars, artifacts and sculptures all conspire to take your breath away in an awe-inspiring view. Just plain beautiful, a hidden gem that gleams…
Don’t be fooled by the plain, beige brown exterior because it’s the interior that explodes into life. The rich marbles, ornate paintings, decorated altars, artifacts and sculptures all conspire to take your breath away in an awe-inspiring view. Just plain beautiful, a hidden gem that gleams…
Written July 30, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,455 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
While the bell tower is the town's tallest structure seen from everywhere, the Basilica is packed in old town tiny streets on a small square.
Like I witnessed in many places in southern Italy and Sicily, a pretty modest and simple exterior hides spectacular interiors. That's also the case here, in this Baroque Basilica in old town Monopoli - amazing marble art inside with a beautiful altar.
Like I witnessed in many places in southern Italy and Sicily, a pretty modest and simple exterior hides spectacular interiors. That's also the case here, in this Baroque Basilica in old town Monopoli - amazing marble art inside with a beautiful altar.
Written September 29, 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,298 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We took a one-day trip in Monopoli and wanted to visit the main attraction of the town. The Basilica is located in the amazing Old Town, so we found it easily. It was built between 1742-1772 in Baroque style. We read in reviews that „a pretty modest and simple exterior hides spectacular interiors” we wanted to see it. Unfortunatelly it was under renovation, it was closed. We were a bit dissapointed but the town and Puglia is so faboluos, we decided to return in the future.
Written March 13, 2024
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Ed P
Peterborough, UK379 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A stunning Catheral set in a small square. Great photo opportunities all day as the light and shadow change. The inside is equally stunning, with lots of granite carvings on a huge scale. Free to visit, and you can photograph inside.
Written May 26, 2023
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Andy F
Devizes, UK1,277 contributions
Jun 2023
Squeezed in among so many buildings, this cathedral is hard to get a decent photo from outside. But inside it's amazing. Beautiful main altar, with lots of side altars. The walls and ceilings are richly decorated, and topped with cupolas.
Written June 24, 2023
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Vanessa
Lytham St Anne's, UK4,286 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We've seen so many cathedrals and churches this week, they are all starting to look the same, but this is lovely, tucked away in a side street, so you might just miss it. Lovely square and it's free to get into. Worth a visit whilst wandering the beautiful streets of Monopoli.
Written May 7, 2024
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Milton Kanno
Sao Paulo, SP9,892 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
The most interesting church of the city. What impressed me most was the main altar, it has kind of a second floor where they allow people to visit. At there you have a great and panoramic View of all the place. Big and beautiful paintings all around, natural day Light coming from the high windows give this place a perfect atmosphere to pray. Great place to visit.
Written September 23, 2019
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Marijke_Ilona_Tak
Monopoli, Italy78 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
No words can describe the amazing inside of this Cathedral, there's too much beauty!
Definitely worth a visit!
Definitely worth a visit!
Written July 9, 2013
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drdmromeo
McKinney, TX343 contributions
Sep 2019
Although everyone said, Oh you must see the cathedral in Monopoli, I was completely taken by surprise by the majesty of this place. The money pored into the cathedral-- it is opulent, filled with lush marble, wood, gold, paintings and statues. Simply GORGEOUS and a must see.
Written October 12, 2019
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Vannegen
Warsaw397 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Among several churches (most of them barely accessible due to irregular or unknown opening times) in Monopoli, the basilica stands out as the definite must-see spot. Fabulous interior with its rich decor will surely leave no one unimpressed!
Written August 12, 2019
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Buongiorno volevo sapere se ci sarebbe UN parroco che puo' celebrare il matrimonio presso di voi che parli inglese poiche' ho UNa mia amica londinese che vorrebbe sposarsi nella bellissima cattedrale.Grazie
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Written November 20, 2018
contattare direttamente la sacrestia
su pagine bianche risulta questo numero 080-742253
Written November 21, 2018
Ciao a tutti, vorrei sposarmi in questa chiesa, sapete dirmi quanto costa?, ho sentito cifre assurde e vorrei capire meglio.
Written April 10, 2018
1204carlo
Monopoli, Italy
Non date retta alle voci, mettetevi direttamente in contatto
Written October 25, 2018
What time is Sunday mass at the Cathedral during October 2017?
Written October 15, 2017
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