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General information
Name:
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Lizza
Alternative name:
Santa Maria della Lizza
Category:
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple,Settlement of cultural or religious importance
Religion:
Catholic
World heritage:
no
Description:
The Santuary of Our Lady of the Lizza dates to the XIII century and in the XIV century became Episcopal see. The portal of the Sanctuary and its Gothic arch are very interesting. This pronaos was built at the behest of Charles I of Anjou. Inside there are some elegant altars, old frescos and paintings attributed to Gian Domenico Catalano and Coppola.
Events:
Our Lady of the Assumption (Madonna della Lizza) is celebrated on August 15
Location
Address:
Via del Santuario
City:
Alezio
Zip:
73011
Country:
Italy
Territorial unit:
Puglia
Latitude:
40.0589
Longitude:
18.0568
Elevation:
72.04
Contact
Manager:
Phone:
Web address:
Stakeholder organization:
Diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli
Additional information
Accessibility:
Good
Availability:
Unscheduled visit
Condition:
Good
Attractiveness:
High
Particularity:
City attractiveness:
National
City services:
Average
Thematic routes:
via Francigena del Sud - via Salentina e via Leucadense
oip:
Religious tourism,Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism
Keywords:
Byzantine,cultural attraction,Frescoes,Gothic,Religious attraction,Romanesque,Shrine