Galatina Historic Centre

Galatina

palazzi barocchi di Galatina, Lecce,Puglia,Italia
palazzi barocchi di Galatina, Lecce,Puglia,Italia
The church of St. Peter and Paul is the mother church of Galatina. It overlooks St. Peter's Square in the Old Town, where once stood the Porta Maggiore, the mother church of Saints Peter and Paul is presented with a striking façade, a sign of the Baroque style, which characterizes much of the private and religious buildings of the city. The present church is the result of a reconstruction took place between the thirties and forties of the seventeenth century, at the behest of the Universitas who gave the church a prominent role compared to the other churches in the city. The earthquake of 1743 caused serious damage and, in the second half of the century, interrupted with several reconstructions. It stands on the site of a previous religious edifice. We know for sure that in 1355 you put hand to the refurbishment of an existing chapel in which it was celebrated in the rite greek. The greek remained the official language in the rites of the church until the mid-sixteenth century. The city was, in fact, considered Greek (oppidum graecorum).

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Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

You can learn about the history of Galatina with a trip to Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area.

Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is just one of the places to see in Galatina, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

Lampada senza Luce

You can find out about the history of Galatina with a stop at Lampada senza Luce. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this relaxing area.

Lampada senza Luce

Tarantismo Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Tarantismo Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galatina. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area.

Tarantismo Museum

Torre dell'Orologio

Find out about the history of Galatina with a stop at Torre dell'Orologio. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area.

Torre dell'Orologio

Chapel of San Paolo

You can find out about the history of Galatina when you stop by Chapel of San Paolo. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this relaxing area.

Chapel of San Paolo

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