Basilica di Santa Croce

Top 1% of attractions in Lecce
9/10

3 expert reviews

“Built by Francesco Grimaldi for the Theatine monks, this church has lavish Baroque altars attributed to Francesco A. Zimbalo.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"The facade is a riot of sculptures of saints, angels, leaves, vines, and columns—all in glowing local honey-color stone, creating an overall lighthearted effect." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Sheep, dodos, cherubs and beasties...the interior is more conventionally baroque, and deserves a look. Spare a thought for the expelled Jewish families whose land the basilica was built on." Full review



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