The church has been built about four centuries ago and without anything spectacular represents an early broque archtectonic style. It is dedicated to the patron saint of the city.

Outside this looks as though it has a nice understated attractiveness. However, once inside Inside this is very much baroque ugliness. Whilst you cannot fault the skill and craftsmanship which has gone into the building, its all very much about the power of tge church...More

It is in central Lecce and has the symbol of the wolf over the door. It is a beautiful church in a town full of beautiful churches. English tours are available.

The Church of St. Irene was built by the project of Francesco Grimaldi, from 1591 to 1639. The Church was built traditionally in the form of a Latin cross. The Church is famous for the fact that the plebiscite for the entry of Lecce into...More

It is a chararch of Teatinian Order with abbay in Barocco Luccese style. Infortunately taking pictures inside is prohibited.

Yet another example of why Lecce is the crowning glory of the Baroque in Italy, the Church of Saint Irene presents a solid front to a beautiful interior.

Beautiful church inside with lovely ceiling and paintings still an active church and much visited by locals and tourists. Built in to a design by Theatine Francesco Grimaldi and finished in 1639. There are many good paintings including one by Tiso 'Transport of the Ark'...More