Sant’Irene, Baroque church in historic center of Lecce, Italy.
The Sant'Irene church displays a double-order facade with superimposed pilasters, empty niches, cartouches, and a large central window at the upper level.
The construction of Sant'Irene began in 1591 under architect Francesco Grimaldi and reached completion in 1639, when the Bishop of Brindisi conducted the consecration ceremony.
The church interior follows a Latin cross plan with a single nave and three deep intercommunicating chapels, each crowned by elliptical domes.
Located in the heart of Lecce, the church remains open for religious services and holds special celebrations on May 5th to honor Saint Irene.
The central portal features a statue of Saint Irene created by Mauro Manieri in 1717, along with the civic coat of arms of Lecce.
Location: Lecce
Inception: 1591
Architects: Francesco Grimaldi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: via Vittorio Emanuele II
GPS coordinates: 40.35289,18.17005
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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