Lecce's churches

Lecce is full of churches: we have already talk about the Cathedral, real fulcrum of the religious life, but a multitude of churches are disseminated in the streets and in the squares of the city. Among these, we must suggest you the Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Saint Cross): it is situated in the centre and it is one of the most important architectural complex of the city and a significant example of Lecce’s baroque. The most ancient church is the Church of St. Nicolò and Cataldo: it was built in the Middle Age and then restructured in 1716 acquiring a Baroque appearance but preserving elements of its original style. St. Mary of Cerrate Abbey has an arcade finely carved and a beautiful renaissance well; The Church of St Giovanni Evangelista (St. John Evangelist) has an austere exterior but a very luxurious interior; The church of Santa Maria della Grazia (St Mary of Grace) is rich of cues coming from the Greek art. Here we have given you just some examples of the great number of churches that you can visit in Lecce. They all proudly keep the historical, religious and artistic patrimony of this city.