#30 Spectacular Churches To See When In Italy
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15. Pisa Cathedral
Construction on this dazzling cathedral began in 1093; located near the leaning tower, it’s often overlooked by tourists eager to take the obligatory off-kilter selfie. It’s well worth a visit, however, with its white marble facade and Romanesque architectural style; inside, it houses many art treasures, including St. Agnes with her Lamb by Andrea del Sarto.
16. Basilica di Santa Caterina, Galatina, Puglia
The principal facade of this building, made in the Romanesque-Gothic style, is relatively simple, a fact that belies its extravagantly decorated and frescoed interiors. Built in the late 14th century, its pure white altar contrasts starkly with the riot of color; the way that the relic housed here came to be acquired is similarly very ‘different’ from other relic stories: Raimondello, whose remains are buried here, allegedly climbed Mt Sinai to visit the body of Santa Caterina. Kissing her hand, he bit off her finger and brought it back with him.