Ostuni

Sacred Sites and Churches

Ostuni’s religious heritage is defined by its 15th-century Gothic cathedral and a collection of Baroque churches and rural chapels. The historic center features prominent structures like the Concattedrale, famous for its intricate rose window, and the Church of San Vito Martire, which reflects the town's 18th-century architectural shift. Beyond the city walls, the landscape is dotted with small votive shrines and rural churches in districts like Pascarosa, offering insight into centuries of local devotion and Mediterranean ecclesiastical design.

Chiesa Concattedrale Santa Maria Assunta

15th-century Gothic cathedral featuring a rare 24-ray rose window, one of the largest in Europe. The interior holds an 18th-century wooden ceiling with paintings of the life of Christ.

Complesso della Chiesa e del convento di San Francesco di Assisi

Originally built in 1304 and renovated in the 18th century, this complex features a Baroque facade and a marble high altar from 1763.

Chiesa Maria Santissima Annunziata

Built in 1499, this church features a 16th-century portal and a notable painting of the Annunciation attributed to the school of Paolo Veronese.

Chiesa Santa Maria della Stella

A small church located near the city walls, characterized by its simple stone construction and historical role in local maritime devotion.

Chiesa San Cosimo o San Giacomo di Compostela

A historic stone church with 14th-century origins, showcasing a transition from Romanesque to Gothic architectural elements.

Chiesa San Vito Martire o delle Monacelle e Monastero Carmelitano S. Maria Maddalena dei pazzi

An 18th-century Baroque church and former Carmelite monastery that now houses the Museum of Preclassic Civilizations of Southern Murgia.

Chiesa del Purgatorio

A late 17th-century church known for its sober facade and historical association with the confraternity dedicated to the souls in Purgatory.

Complesso del Monastero delle Benedettine [Chiesa conventuale San Pietro]

A 16th-century Benedictine monastery complex including the Church of San Pietro, featuring traditional Apulian ecclesiastical architecture.

Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie

A 16th-century church located outside the historic center, originally serving the local agricultural community.

Il Fonte Miracoloso

A small religious site or "miraculous spring" located in the Ostuni countryside, traditionally associated with local healing legends.

Edicola votiva Deposizione dalla Croce

A traditional street-side votive shrine depicting the Deposition of Christ from the Cross.

Chiesa Maria Santissima del Monte Carmelo (Chiesa Villaggio Mezzoprete)

A rural church serving the Mezzoprete village community, reflecting the simple religious architecture of the Apulian countryside.

Cappella Contrada Grieco

A small rural chapel located in the Grieco district, typical of the private or community places of worship found in local farming estates.

Chiesa Contrada Cappuccini (Chiesa Parrocchia del Carmine)

A parish church located in the Cappuccini district, serving the local rural community near Ostuni.

Chiesa di Pascarosa

Located in the Pascarosa hamlet, this rural church is notable for its architecture which blends traditional church design with local trullo-style influences.