Galatina

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Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy
Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy
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).

Where to stay in Galatina

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Galatina Historic Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Galatina Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria or Tarantismo Museum.

Galatina Historic Centre
Nohasi Palace

Nohasi Palace

5 out of 5
Via Castello 19 Galatina LE
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Galatina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria ...
Nohasi Palace
8Piuhotel

8Piuhotel

4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3 Lecce LE
Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Chiesa ...
8Piuhotel
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dei Perroni, 14 Lecce LE
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
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Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and ...
Dimore di Lecce
Mediterranee Suite

Mediterranee Suite

Via Corrado Capece 29 Lecce LE
Stay at this apartment in Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and Netflix. Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and Porta Rudiae are located nearby.
Mediterranee Suite
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2 Melendugno LE
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Giardini ...
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
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