Santa Maria delle Grazie, Baroque church in Lecce, Italy
The Santa Maria delle Grazie church stands out with its Baroque facade featuring ornate carvings and intricate stone decorations in pale limestone.
The construction of Santa Maria delle Grazie started in 1585, marking a period of architectural transformation in the Apulian region.
The church contains multiple side chapels where local families gathered for religious ceremonies and maintained their private devotional spaces.
The church opens daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with guided tours available upon reservation.
Stone masters from Lecce created detailed floral patterns and religious symbols throughout the church using the local soft limestone.
Location: Lecce
Inception: 1585
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.35240,18.17331
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:10
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