Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a Baroque church structured with two architectural orders featuring Corinthian columns and festoons across its facade. Inside, it holds a Latin cross layout with side chapels covered by oval domes, and displays numerous religious artworks throughout its interior.

Built between 1620 and 1630 by architect Giuseppe Zimbalo, the church replaced two earlier chapels dedicated to San Nicola and Santa Venera. After the Carmelite order was suppressed in 1807, the building served temporarily as a tobacco storage facility.

The church was dedicated to the Carmelite order and reflects their spiritual traditions through its interior layout. The side chapels and wooden choir section show how members of this religious community organized their worship space.

The church is located on Via Giuseppe Libertini in central Lecce and is easily accessible on foot. For information about opening hours and visiting conditions, you can contact the site by phone at +39 0832 332699.

After a restoration in 1831, the church regained its proper condition following decades of neglect. This recovery allowed it to become one of the most notable examples of local Baroque architecture in the region.