Chiesa delle Croci

The religious complex includes a triumphal arch, five chapels, and a Latin cross plan church with a single nave and two side chapels.

In 1693, Capuchin friar Antonio da Olivadi planted seven wooden crosses at this location following a penitential procession during a severe drought.

Inside the church, visitors can see a Neapolitan school painting depicting the Ascent to Calvary and a relic of the Holy Wood of Jesus's Cross.

The church stands at the end of ancient pastoral routes connecting L'Aquila-Foggia and Celano-Foggia, used during seasonal livestock migration.

The crypt beneath the church, now a Museum of Popular Religiosity, contains the remains of World War I soldiers and served as a meeting place.

Location: Foggia

Inception: 1693

Architectural style: Baroque

GPS coordinates: 41.46580,15.54440

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:50