Altamura, Nicknamed the lioness of Puglia It is located in the heart of the Alta Murgia. Here, history isn't just in books: it's embedded in the doorways, churches, and alleys of the historic center that intertwine like a small medieval labyrinth.
The most famous symbol is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, commissioned by Frederick II of Swabia in 1232. It is the only church built directly by the emperor. It was not simply financed or authorized by Frederick II, as was common in the Middle Ages, but was founded by his personal will and placed under his direct imperial authority. This makes it unique in all of Italy.
