Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
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zello1980
Budapest, Hungary26 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The cathedral is the most important monument in the old town of Gallipoli. It was built in 17th century. The exuberant stone facade is a good example of the Lecce Baroque style while inside the huge oil paintings and the decoration creates a truly harmonic ensemble. Particularly interesting are the last two side altars of the aisles before the transept, the left one with a good altarpiece by Gian Domenico Catalano and the right one which is carved of white stone with symbols of the death. It's worth to take a look inside sacristy if it is open because from there you can take a closer look at the wooden stalls of the choir through a small door.
Written October 22, 2015
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LesHawrylyshyn
Gryon, Switzerland44 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Definitely one of the churches worth seeing in Gallipolli old city !
There are 26 or 27 churches in the old town so do keep time to have a peek in all which are open !
There are 26 or 27 churches in the old town so do keep time to have a peek in all which are open !
Written June 26, 2018
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,784 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Baroque cathedral of Sant'Agata in Gallipoli dates back to 17th century. It has a richly decorated facade in limestone, with statues of saints. The interior is on the Latin cross plan. Many altars, including a polychrome high altar. Magnificent example of Italian baroque art but not in style of famous Lecce churches - Gallipoli cathedral is much more sublime.
Written February 7, 2017
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,444 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Beautiful cathedral is lavishly decorated with paintings by Giovanni Coppola, Nicola Malinconico, Giovanni Catalano. The apse and ceiling are frescoed. The nave and altars are inlayed with marble and granite. Taking a picture of the façade is tough though as there's no plaza in front of the cathedral.
Written May 4, 2016
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David M
Cambridge, UK2,057 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
It doesn't look much from the outside but the inside is very impressive. From what I could understand of the (Italian) descriptions of the amazing 17th century paintings, the decoration was in an "anti-baroque" traditional style when I guess just about everyone else was going down the baroque route! The paintings pretty much fill all of the available space, including the ceilings, and the stone work is quite heavy and traditional as well, but really well worth visiting. A couple of nice little cafes for a coffee outside in the square next to one of the walls.
Written September 17, 2015
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gnammy2015
Gallipoli, Italy21 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
The Cathedral, a big Church dedicated to S. Agata, is located ad the center of the old town. Inside there are many paints regarding religious situation.
Written August 26, 2015
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drdmromeo
McKinney, TX360 contributions
Sep 2019
This church is a must see when visiting Gallipoli. It is filled with beautiful artwork on virtually every wall, including a moving portrait of Saint Agatha immediately before her martyrdom.
Written October 12, 2019
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Rick S
Forney, TX85 contributions
Sep 2019
A truly awesome Cathedral built in the center of old town Gallipoli. It was a blessed experience to see such a wonderful structure and the workmanship applied to build a magnificent church.
Written October 3, 2019
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sophie g
Oxford, UK18 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Slap bang in the centre of the old town, the baroque facade is stunning. DArk paintings inside impressive, but overwhelming.
Written July 11, 2019
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NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,906 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
You have to admire the craftsmanship of the artists and sculptures of this impressive church. For he however the beauty is in the external part of the building. The interior is far too intense in its style moving it from beautiful and verging on the ugly.
Written September 21, 2018
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Cynthia P
Province of Naples, Italy42 contributions
What are the hours that the church is open?
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Martina Franca, Italy483 contributions
Like most others in Italy mornings are the most reliable times to visit. Evening opening tends to be not so regular. But normally open 7:30 to 13:00 then again later to 9:30 ish. But things can change with special ‘days’.
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