San Niccolò and Cataldo Church

Lecce, Italy

San Niccolò and Cataldo The church is an example of Italo-Norman architecture. It was founded by Tancred of Sicily in 1180. In 1716 the façade was rebuilt, with the addition of numerous statues, but maintaining the original Romanesque portal. The walls were frescoed during the 15th-17th centuries.

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Founded: 1180
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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www.visitlecce.eu

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Alessandra Carducci (2 months ago)
The church is located inside the cemetery and accessible only from it. It can be visited thanks to the presence of FAI volunteers, according to the timetables found on their website. Unfortunately we arrived too late to visit but we managed to see it inside for a few minutes. It's a shame there are no more days and times to visit it. Apparently there is a car park right inside the cemetery, a stone's throw from the church; Not finding it as indicated, we left the car in the car park just outside which requires paid parking on the blue lines.
Nicky D (3 months ago)
Magnificent church that I visited accompanied by a friendly FAI volunteer. Entrance with free donation. I recommend taking time to visit the cemetery as well. Easy to park as you use the free cemetery parking.
Bruno Greber (8 months ago)
Igreja muito bonita, com uma história muito legal e diversos afrescos e esculturas barrocas. Toda segunda, quinta e sábado alguns voluntários ficam na entrada da Igreja para uma visita guiada, a moça que foi nossa guia foi muito simpática e nos explicou tudo muito bem, com certeza vale a pena a visita.
Marlene Maillard (10 months ago)
A lovely peaceful church.
Katia Trani (2 years ago)
For the opening of the church you have to pay attention to the times of masses and visits. I came back 2/3 times to see it
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