POI data

General information
Santuario Maria SS. della Croce
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple
Catholic
no
The first plant of the church dates back to 1573 when, according to tradition, Francesco Antonio Roncio he built a church on the spot where once stood an ancient chapel. It was enlarged in 1687 by architect Fra 'Nicholas of Lequile, which gave it the Latin cross plan with three naves, the original facade is still visible on the west side of the building. The building has a large Baroque facade and a bell tower, also baroque, dating back to 1732. The interior is embellished and decorated with numerous works, among which the main altar, decorated with wood carvings. In the aisles there are other Baroque altars, decorated with ornately carved.
Location
via Mulini 1
Francavilla Fontana
Italy
Puglia
40.5245
17.5855
141.70
Contact
Diocese of Oria
0831 852092
ITALIAN BISHOPS 'CONFERENCE CEI - Puglia
Additional information
Good
Scheduled visit
Average
High
National
Insufficient
Religious tourism,Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism