FamxplorBasilica di Santa Croce
What to expect
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce is a beautiful example of Baroque style, located in the heart of the Apulian capital. The church's decorations and style are pompous, rich, and almost overflowing, with a stunning rose window on the façade and intricate inlays on the tympanum and balcony. Inside, visitors can discover an explosion of decorations, including 12 bas-reliefs by Francesco Antonio Zimbalo and a magnificent 16th-century fresco of the Madonna of Constantinople. The basilica has a total of 16 altars, including two masterpieces by Cesare Penna, and is considered a place of mysticism, magic, and beauty. The façade is well-structured, with a lower order in a typical 16th-century style and an upper order in the Baroque style, featuring 13 putti supported by zoomorphic and anthropomorphic shelves. The basilica is a must-visit destination for families, offering a unique and enchanting experience
Plan your family visit to the Basilica di Santa Croce with these blog insights 👇
04/12/21: Lecce
Activities: We visited the Basilica Di Santa Croce. "Marked by the exuberance of sculpted decorations and the abundance of details." A ticket is needed to visit these sites. We spent three hours admiring all the places
Highlights: The basilica is in the Baroque style. We spent three hours admiring the place ✨
Lecce: The city of bitten statues
Activities: We looked at the Basilica Santa Croce, which at the time was being restored. "We staun at the fantasiful facade design". We played "I see what you don't see" with some of the motifs
Highlights: The boys loved to find "a dragon, a dog, several birds, a horse-fish-fable creature and Hercules". They looked for all these motifs. We all thought the facade was amazing ✨