San Pietro a Crepacore

The church features a square layout with three naves separated by columns supporting low round arches and two central domes.

Built between the 6th and 7th centuries, the church incorporates stone blocks from a nearby Roman village in its construction.

The interior walls display frescoes representing both Longobard-Beneventan and Byzantine artistic traditions, with Greek inscriptions on the apse.

The church sits along the ancient Via ad Lippium, connecting major cities across the Salento peninsula through an important transportation route.

A 7th-century necropolis surrounds the church, containing archaeological evidence that aligns with the period of the building's construction.

Location: Torre Santa Susanna

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.50042,17.76337

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:49