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Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church in Lecce


The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church in Lecce, Apulia, Italy. It is considered to be one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in the city. The church was built between 1549 and 1695, and was designed by a number of architects, including Gabriele Riccardi, Francesco Antonio Zimbalo, and Cesare Penna.

The facade of the church is highly decorated with sculptures and columns. The interior of the church is also richly decorated, with a number of paintings and sculptures. The church is home to a number of important works of art, including the "Crucifixion" by Oronzo Tiso and the "Martyrdom of Saint Ursula" by Giovanni Antonio Coppola.

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a popular tourist destination, and is one of the most visited churches in Lecce. The church is open to the public from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Admission is free.


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vCard Info:

Address: Via Umberto I, 1, 73100 Lecce (LE)
Lecce (LE) Puglia

Latitude: 40.3546922
Longitude: 18.1709817
Site: https://basilicasantacrocelecc...

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Type: Building
Function: Church
Creation date: 12-10-2020 07:48
Last update: 01/03/2024