POI data

General information

Name:	Chiesa e convento di S. Maria del Popolo
Alternative name:	Chiesa e convento di S. Teresa
Category:	Monastery
Religion:	Catholic
World heritage:	no
Description:	Located in the historic centre. It was founded in 1601. From 1702 it was run by Teresian friars. The convent is now used as a high school. The building is Baroque. It was designed by Bartolomeo Amendolara. It houses the altars and decorations of the Baroque style paintings made between XVII and XVIII century (Other, present a time, were taken in the diocesan museum). The monastery has a grand staircase.
Events:

Location

Address:	P.zza C. Sylos, 6
City:	Bitonto
Zip:	70032
Country:	Italy
Territorial unit:	Puglia
Latitude:	41.1032
Longitude:	16.6879
Elevation:	106.42

Contact

Manager:	Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto
Phone:	080/3751577
Web address:
Stakeholder organization:	Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto

Additional information

Accessibility:	Good
Availability:	Scheduled visit
Condition:	Good
Attractiveness:	Medium
Particularity:
City attractiveness:	National
City services:	Good
Thematic routes:
oip:	Religious tourism,Cultural tourism
Keywords:	Baroque,cultural attraction,Monastery,Religious attraction,Training