Historic Churches and Shrines

This collection spans the Brindisi province, showcasing architectural evolution from 12th-century Romanesque temples to 17th-century Baroque cathedrals. Highlights include the circular San Giovanni al Sepolcro, a former Crusader site, and the frescoed Santa Maria del Casale. From the white-walled churches of Ostuni to rural Byzantine chapels and street-side votive shrines, these sites reflect the deep religious heritage and artistic craftsmanship of the Salento region.

Chiesa Concattedrale Santa Maria Assunta

A 15th-century Late Gothic cathedral in Ostuni featuring a rare 24-ray rose window and a facade of soft local limestone.

Duomo

Brindisi's main cathedral, originally built in Romanesque style and reconstructed after a 1743 earthquake. It stands on the site where Roger Borsa was crowned.

Complesso della Chiesa e del convento di San Francesco di Assisi

A 14th-century religious complex in Ostuni, later updated with an 18th-century Rococo facade and marble altars.

Chiesa di Santa Teresa

A 17th-century Baroque church in Brindisi's historic center, notable for its ornate facade and housing the Diocesan Museum.

Chiesa Maria Santissima Annunziata

A 15th-century church in Ostuni featuring a Renaissance facade and interior artworks dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Chiesa Santa Maria della Stella

A small, historic church located within the white-walled old town of Ostuni.

Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro

A unique 12th-century circular Romanesque building featuring a carved portal and interior frescoes depicting various saints.

Chiesa Madonna dell'Alto

A 13th-century rural chapel showing Byzantine architectural influences, located on the border between Campi Salentina and Cellino San Marco.

Minor Basilica of the Most Holy Rosary

The Collegiate Basilica of the Most Holy Rosary, also known as the Matrix Church or Cathedral is a Catholic place of worship located in…

Santa Maria del Casale

A 14th-century Romanesque-Gothic national monument near Brindisi, famous for its two-tone stone exterior and extensive Byzantine-style frescoes.

Chiesa degli Angeli

A 17th-century church in Brindisi originally built for the Capuchin order, featuring a simple facade and historic interior.

Basilica di Santa Maria della Vittoria

A late 16th-century basilica in San Vito dei Normanni built to commemorate the Battle of Lepanto, containing a silver bust of the patron saint.

Santa Lucia

Also known as the Church of the Holy Trinity, this site features a 12th-century crypt decorated with Byzantine frescoes.

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gallana

A rural church in Oria with origins dating back to the 8th century, showcasing a blend of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural layers.

Chiesa di San Rocco

A 16th-century church dedicated to San Rocco, located in the historic center of Ceglie Messapica.

Edicola votiva (Via Gaspare Petrarolo)

A traditional street-side devotional shrine located in the historic district of Ostuni.

Via Crucis Stazione 2ª

A religious shrine marking the second station of the cross along a local pilgrimage path.

Edicola votiva Deposizione dalla Croce

A small street shrine depicting the Deposition of Christ from the Cross.

Edicola votiva Immacolata

A votive shrine dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, common in the local street architecture.