Sights in Lucera

1. Cathedral

   • Lucera, Italy
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   On the site of Lucera’s Great Mosque, Puglia’s only Gothic cathedral was built in 1301 by Charles II of Anjou. The altar was once the castle banqueting table.

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2. Chiesa di San Francesco

   • Lucera, Italy
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   Dominated by a huge rose window, the contemporaneous Gothic Chiesa di San Francesco incorporates recycled materials from Lucera’s 1st-century-BC Roman amphitheatre.

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3. Roman Amphitheatre

   • Lucera, Italy
   • Sights › Other

   Lucera’s 1st-century-BC Roman amphitheatre was built for gladiatorial combat and accommodated up to 18,000 people. It’s undergoing restoration so check if it’s open at the tourist office.

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4. Castle

   • Lucera, Italy
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   Frederick II’s enormous castle, shows just what a big fish Lucera once was in the Puglian pond. Built in 1233, it’s 14km northwest of Lucera on a rocky hillock surrounded by a perfect 1km pentagonal wall, guarded by 24 towers.

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