San Vito Abbey in Polignano a Mare: a Romanesque jewel on the Adriatic Sea
2024
02/17
FC3411, 22.4 mm f/2.8 @
f/2.8 1/320,
ISO 100
114
views
San Vito Abbey in Polignano a Mare is a striking monastic complex of Romanesque origin located in the province of Bari, Puglia. The abbey, dating back to the 10th century, overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by a landscape of rare beauty. The structure of the abbey is characterized by a simple and austere facade with a Romanesque portal and a rose window. The interior of the abbey has a single nave with a semicircular apse.