Religious, Spiritual sights in Lecce
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Chiesa del Rosario
A notable baroque church is Chiesa del Rosario which was the last work of Giuseppe Zimbalo. Instead of the intended dome roof, it ended up with a quick-fix wooden one following Zimbalo’s death before the building was completed.
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Chiesa dei SS Nicolò e Cataldo
The Chiesa dei SS Nicolò e Cataldo, near Porta Napoli, was built by the Normans in 1180. It got caught up in the city’s baroque frenzy and was revamped in 1716 by the prolific Cino, who retained the Romanesque rose window and portal.
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Chiesa di San Matteo
A notable baroque church which is located 200m to the south of Chiesa di Santa Chiara is the Chiesa di San Matteo.
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Chiesa di San Marco
The little Chiesa di San Marco, was built for the Venetians in 1543, and clearly sports the Lion of St Mark in the decorated lunette above the door.
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Chiesa di Santa Chiara
A notable baroque church is Chiesa di Santa Chiara. It possesses in every niche a swirl of twisting columns and ornate statuary.
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