Bitonto, 21 km from villa Gioia, is a small city with a very elegant old town that preserves many important churchs, beautiful historic buildings of the 15th-16th century and the majestic Torrione Angioino

The Cathedral of Bitonto is considered one of the most sublime expressions of the Apulian Romanesque style. Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, it presents an imposing façade divided into pilasters, a richly decorated portal and a beautiful central rosette. Despite the Baroque stucco, partially removed during the works of restoration in the 19th century, the original Romanesque structure is almost entirely intact. Outstanding are the capitals with its mythological subjects, as well as animals and flowers.

Among these is significant one depicting the flight of Alexander the Great, for its resemblance to the similar mosaics of Otranto, Taranto and Trani; the pulpit of 1229 is a masterpiece of Master Nicolaus.

Among the other churches not to miss: the Church of San Francesco, in Gothic style, the Church of the Crucified and the Church of San Gaetano, both in Baroque style. The Angevin Tower, built in the late 14th century, served as a watchtower to defend the city. Among the civic buildings, worth of mention: Palazzo Sylos Calò, in late Renaissance style; Palazzo Sylos Vulpio, which is a National Monument built in the second half of the 15th century and is famous for the decorations of the interior courtyard; Palazzo De Ferraris-Regna, Palazzo De Lerma and Palazzo Sylos Sersale.

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Villa gioia LOCATION

Villa Gioia is a 5-minute drive from Corato, a nice town with several typical shops and restaurants. Bari International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away as well the main station of Barletta where ES trains stop. The sea is 12 km away and is easily reachable in 10 minutes by car.

ADDRESS:

Strada Esterna Boccotero, 6
70023 Corato, BARI

Phone:

+49 1622166070

E-mail:

info@masseriavillagioia.com

Villa Manager

MARIA LUISA PASANISI

Local Villa Manager and Co-Owner for any need while staying at the villa



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