Diocese of Ruvo

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The former diocese of Ruvo ( Latin Dioecesis Rubensis ) in Italy was founded in the 12th century. Located in the ecclesiastical province of Bari , it was united with the diocese of Bitonto to form the diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto on June 27, 1818 .

On September 30, 1982 the diocese was divided and the bishoprics of Bitonto and Ruvo were restored. On September 30, 1986 both were again repealed, the Diocese of Ruvo was united with the Diocese of Molfetta-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi , the Diocese of Bitonto with the Archdiocese of Bari .

"Santa Maria Assunta" (Ruvo)

The cathedral of Ruvo is called "Santa Maria Assunta", meaning the holy Mary ascending to heaven. It was started in the late 12th century with special support from Friedrich II and completed around 1237. The facade makes a clearly discordant impression, which is due to some unsuccessful changes. In the 16th century the entire church was widened in order to be able to add side chapels and the facade was widened accordingly. Then these extensions were later removed again, but not evenly. The 12-spoke rose was created in 1273, above there is a niche with a seat figure, which can be a. is interpreted as a representation of Friedrich II.

Ruvo is the only cathedral in Apulia in which all three portals have no tympanum or architrave , but only a round-arched end. In the central portal there are again the multi-tiered ornamental bands showing biblical symbols and motifs.

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