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| Otranto Cathedral, Salento |
Many churches in Italy have amazing floor mosaics but this one, dating back to 1068, is particularly worth seeing, due to its incredible montage of imagery, ranging from Catholic to pagan. You’ll see Old Testament figures, medieval legend, Greek mythology and fantastical beasts - all of which are still visible, despite the fact that the church received some rather rough treatment in the 15th century when it was used to stable the horses of Ottoman invaders. The skulls of Catholic martyrs who refused to convert to Islam can be seen at the back of the chapel.
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