Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

The basilica features three wooden portals with carved bands of pietra leccese stone, displaying crosses and patron coats of arms on its facade.

Construction began in 1369 under Raimondello Orsini del Balzo, who obtained a relic of Saint Catherine during a crusade and dedicated the church to her.

The interior walls contain extensive frescoes that served as visual education for people who could not read, depicting biblical stories and saints' lives.

The church maintains regular visiting hours and holds religious services throughout the year, welcoming both worshippers and visitors interested in art history.

Following Raimondello's death in 1406, his wife Maria d'Enghien recruited Sienese artists to create the frescoes that now cover the walls and vaults.

Location: Galatina

Inception: 1369

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: http://basilicaorsiniana.it

GPS coordinates: 40.17281,18.17225

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31