Kostoly v provincii Brindisi

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.

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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.

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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.

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Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro

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

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Chiesa Madonna dell'Alto

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

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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…

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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.

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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.