The Otranto cathedral was built by the Normans in the 11th century and while the building itself is very nice, though not exceptional, its flooring is amazing. The entire church floor is covered in medieval mosaics. This picture is of a soldier fighting, but the scenes include Biblical stories and personages, wild animals and hybrid beasts, and figures from fantasy and history, such as King Arthur and Alexander the Great. It’s one of the most remarkable artifacts from the middle ages. Otranto is a lovely small town on the Adriatic coast of south Italy. Its castle is famous and impressive. Wonderful to visit there again with Smithsonian Journeys!