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Church of Santa Chiara — Attraction in Lecce

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Church of Santa Chiara
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Roman Amphitheater
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Roman Theater
Via Del Teatro Romano, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
MUST | Museo Storico della Città di Lecce
Via Degli Ammirati, 11, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Castello Carlo V
Via XXV Luglio, 52, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Gate of Saint Blaise
Piazza D'Italia, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Museo Faggiano
Via Ascanio Grandi, 56/58, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Basilica di Santa Croce
Via Umberto I, 1, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Convento Dei Teatini
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 34, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Campanile del Duomo
P.za del Duomo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Belle Arti Caiulo
Via Ascanio Grandi, 7/9/11/14, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Nearby restaurants
Alibi Creative Club
Via degli Ammirati, P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 15, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati"
Vico Dietro lo Spedale dei Pellegrini 29 In un vicolo presso, P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
IL PIZZICOTTO
Via Degli Ammirati, 14/D, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
La Torre di Merlino
via Giambattista del Tufo, 10, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Urban Cafè
P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 11A, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Mezzo Quinto
Via Degli Ammirati, 16, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
00 Doppiozero
Via Guglielmo Paladini, 2, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Dall'antiquario
Via Ludovico Maremonti, 3, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
BonaSciana Caffè & Cucina
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 16/17, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Profumo di Pane
Piazza Vittorio Emanule angolo, Via Federico D'Aragona, 29, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Nearby local services
Théâtre Romain
Via Del Teatro Romano, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Colonna di Sant'Oronzo
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 30, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Catedral de la Asunción de Santa María
P.za del Duomo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Libreria Liberrima
Corte dei Cicala, 1, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Church of Saint Matthew
Via dei Perroni, 29, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Feltrinelli Librerie
Via Templari, 9, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
SALENTINAMENTE LECCE OUTLET TRENDY
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 35, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Jewelery Oreste Troso
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 7, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Church of Saint Irene
Via degli Antoglietta, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Via Matteo da Lecce, 5
Via Matteo da Lecce, 5, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Nearby hotels
Suite Hotel Santa Chiara
Via Degli Ammirati, 24, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Risorgimento Resort, member of WorldHotels Elite
Via Augusto Imperatore, 19, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
B & B Centro Storico
Via Andrea Vignes, 2/B, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Dimora San Giuseppe
Via Ludovico Maremonti, 10, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
B&B Azzurretta
Via Andrea Vignes, 2b, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
cadellisuite
Via Corte dei Guarini, 11, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
Via dei Perroni, 14, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
B&B Damasa Rooms
Via Degli Ammirati, 12, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
CASA STORTA 34
Vicolo Storto Carità Vecchia, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Palazzo Maresgallo Suites & Spa
Via Guglielmo Paladini, 10, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
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Church of Santa Chiara

P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
4.6(428)
Open until 9:00 PM
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Cultural
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attractions: Roman Amphitheater, Roman Theater, MUST | Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Castello Carlo V, Gate of Saint Blaise, Museo Faggiano, Basilica di Santa Croce, Convento Dei Teatini, Campanile del Duomo, Belle Arti Caiulo, restaurants: Alibi Creative Club, Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati", IL PIZZICOTTO, La Torre di Merlino, Urban Cafè, Mezzo Quinto, 00 Doppiozero, Dall'antiquario, BonaSciana Caffè & Cucina, Profumo di Pane, local businesses: Théâtre Romain, Colonna di Sant'Oronzo, Catedral de la Asunción de Santa María, Libreria Liberrima, Church of Saint Matthew, Feltrinelli Librerie, SALENTINAMENTE LECCE OUTLET TRENDY, Jewelery Oreste Troso, Church of Saint Irene, Via Matteo da Lecce, 5
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Nearby attractions of Church of Santa Chiara

Roman Amphitheater

Roman Theater

MUST | Museo Storico della Città di Lecce

Castello Carlo V

Gate of Saint Blaise

Museo Faggiano

Basilica di Santa Croce

Convento Dei Teatini

Campanile del Duomo

Belle Arti Caiulo

Roman Amphitheater

Roman Amphitheater

4.6

(2.9K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Roman Theater

Roman Theater

4.3

(486)

Open 24 hours
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MUST | Museo Storico della Città di Lecce

MUST | Museo Storico della Città di Lecce

4.2

(212)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Castello Carlo V

Castello Carlo V

4.3

(2.6K)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Church of Santa Chiara

Alibi Creative Club

Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati"

IL PIZZICOTTO

La Torre di Merlino

Urban Cafè

Mezzo Quinto

00 Doppiozero

Dall'antiquario

BonaSciana Caffè & Cucina

Profumo di Pane

Alibi Creative Club

Alibi Creative Club

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(836)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati"

Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati"

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(873)

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IL PIZZICOTTO

IL PIZZICOTTO

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(702)

Open until 2:00 AM
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La Torre di Merlino

La Torre di Merlino

4.2

(436)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Nearby local services of Church of Santa Chiara

Théâtre Romain

Colonna di Sant'Oronzo

Catedral de la Asunción de Santa María

Libreria Liberrima

Church of Saint Matthew

Feltrinelli Librerie

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Jewelery Oreste Troso

Church of Saint Irene

Via Matteo da Lecce, 5

Théâtre Romain

Théâtre Romain

4.5

(350)

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Colonna di Sant'Oronzo

Colonna di Sant'Oronzo

4.7

(2.8K)

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Catedral de la Asunción de Santa María

Catedral de la Asunción de Santa María

4.6

(2.9K)

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Libreria Liberrima

Libreria Liberrima

4.6

(703)

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wouter vandenabeelewouter vandenabeele
Beautiful baroque church in the heart of Lecce. The Chiesa di Santa Chiara is definitely worth a visit if you’re exploring the old town. It’s a small but striking church with rich baroque details, elegant stonework, and a peaceful interior that offers a moment of quiet in the bustling city. At first, it might seem like you have to pay €11 to enter — but don’t worry that price refers to a combined ticket for four churches and a museum in Lecce, so that is cheap. There isn’t a lot of information inside, so a little research beforehand or a quick guide app can help you appreciate what you’re seeing — like the unique wooden ceiling and the refined stucco work. Definitely a beautiful stop for those who enjoy architecture, history, or simply quiet spiritual spaces.
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Alessio Salvatore CuvatoAlessio Salvatore Cuvato
Tra le più belle Mai... Tra le poche in Europa , AD AVERE IL TETTO IN CARTAPESTA... (((Non credo che l'immagine Renda)))...
Manea AlfalasiManea Alfalasi
Located in the heart of Lecce’s historic center, Chiesa di Sant’Irene is a stunning example of southern Italian architettura barocca. The façade is rich with elaborate carvings, elegant colonne corinzie, and symbolic motifs that showcase the artistry of the 17th century. The light-colored stone reflects beautifully under the southern sun, making it perfect for photos at any time of day. Inside, the church is peaceful and atmospheric — a quiet space for reflection, with impressive frescoes and altars. The bell tower (campanile) adds charm to the exterior silhouette, and the intricate doorway is simply mesmerizing. Una chiesa maestosa e storica, assolutamente da visitare a Lecce!
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Beautiful baroque church in the heart of Lecce. The Chiesa di Santa Chiara is definitely worth a visit if you’re exploring the old town. It’s a small but striking church with rich baroque details, elegant stonework, and a peaceful interior that offers a moment of quiet in the bustling city. At first, it might seem like you have to pay €11 to enter — but don’t worry that price refers to a combined ticket for four churches and a museum in Lecce, so that is cheap. There isn’t a lot of information inside, so a little research beforehand or a quick guide app can help you appreciate what you’re seeing — like the unique wooden ceiling and the refined stucco work. Definitely a beautiful stop for those who enjoy architecture, history, or simply quiet spiritual spaces.
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Located in the heart of Lecce’s historic center, Chiesa di Sant’Irene is a stunning example of southern Italian architettura barocca. The façade is rich with elaborate carvings, elegant colonne corinzie, and symbolic motifs that showcase the artistry of the 17th century. The light-colored stone reflects beautifully under the southern sun, making it perfect for photos at any time of day. Inside, the church is peaceful and atmospheric — a quiet space for reflection, with impressive frescoes and altars. The bell tower (campanile) adds charm to the exterior silhouette, and the intricate doorway is simply mesmerizing. Una chiesa maestosa e storica, assolutamente da visitare a Lecce!
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La facciata, rimasta priva del fastigio superiore, presenta un andamento convesso scandito in due ordini da una cornice marcapiano modanata percorsa da un motivo a dentelli. L'ordine inferiore accoglie un portale decorato con motivi vegetali e sormontato da un timpanomistilineo con al centro una nicchia ovale, sorretta da angeli sorridenti, e lo stemma dell'ordine delle clarisse. La superficie è scandita da colonne e paraste scanalate alternate da nicchie vuote abbellite da cartigli e medaglioni. L'ordine superiore ripropone la disposizione delle nicchie affiancate a paraste scanalate doppie ai lati di un ampio finestrone centrale con timpano risolto in due volute laterali. Al centro del timpano un puttino alato rivela l'anno di completamento della costruzione (1691), scolpito sul nastro che ha tra le mani.

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L'edificio presenta una pianta ottagonale allungata con profondo presbiterio coperto con volta a stella. Le pareti sono divise in due ordini da una cornice continua dentellata. Il primo ordine è percorso da paraste corinzie tra le quali si aprono brevi cappelleche accolgono complesse macchine d'altare. Gli altari, riccamente ornati con colonne tortili animate da angeli, volatili, volute, cartigli, ghirlande e sculture, accolgono le statue lignee di ambito napoletano della fine del XVII secolo raffiguranti san Francesco Saverio, san Francesco d'Assisi, san Pietro d'Alcantara, san Gaetano di Thiene, sant'Antonio da Padova e l'Immacolata. In corrispondenza delle cappelle si aprono, nel registro superiore, sette ampie finestre dal profilo mistilineo alternate a nicchie che accolgono le statue delle Beate Beatrice, Agnese, Amata e Ortolana. Lungo le pareti si aprono anche le grate dei cori da cui le monache partecipavano alle celebrazioni. Lo spazio esistente tra le varie cappelle è arricchito dalla presenza di alcuni dipinti raffiguranti scene evangeliche e santi: Assunzione della Vergine, Transito di Santa Chiara, Cristo Risorto, Vergine col Bambino, Sant'Ignazio da Loyola. Il presbiterio è caratterizzato da un monumentale altare maggiore, ricco di elementi architettonici e ornato da due colonne tortili, che accoglie nella nicchia centrale la statua di santa Chiara d'Assisi. Da segnalare è la presenza della tela di Sant'Agnese, in sagrestia, opera...

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Beautiful baroque church in the heart of Lecce.

The Chiesa di Santa Chiara is definitely worth a visit if you’re exploring the old town. It’s a small but striking church with rich baroque details, elegant stonework, and a peaceful interior that offers a moment of quiet in the bustling city.

At first, it might seem like you have to pay €11 to enter — but don’t worry that price refers to a combined ticket for four churches and a museum in Lecce, so that is cheap.

There isn’t a lot of information inside, so a little research beforehand or a quick guide app can help you appreciate what you’re seeing — like the unique wooden ceiling and the refined stucco work.

Definitely a beautiful stop for those who enjoy architecture, history, or simply quiet...

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5.0
6y

Maravillosa iglesia barroca construida en 1429 dedicada a Santa Clara, en el centro histórico junto a la plaza de San Oronzo. Es de obligada visita. Los tickets se compran en la Catedral (el que incluye la visita de 4 sitios entre los que está esta iglesia). Se puede visitar entre las 9 de la mañana y las 18 (a excepción de cuando se celebra la misa-a no ser que uno quiera asistir). Durante la Semana Santa, del 1 de Mayo al 30 de Septiembre, la Fiesta de Todos los Santos y del mes de Diciembre al 6 de Enero; se amplía el horario hasta las 21 de la noche.

Se reconstruyó entre 1687 y 1691 con una notable innovación: la fachada es ligeramente convexa, sobresale hacia fuera. Lo que más atrae visitas es su falso techo, construido de papel mache, un arte muy bien elaborado en Lecce.

La fachada se divide en dos partes y está ricamente decorada con columnas y nichos. El orden inferior tiene un portal decorado con motivos vegetales y un tímpano sostenido por ángeles sonrientes, y el escudo franciscano. El orden superior tiene nichos flanqueados y en el centro del tímpano algo curiosísimo: un pequeño caballo alado que revela el año de terminación del edificio (1691), tallado en la cinta en sus manos.

Es de planta octogonal alargada con un presbiterio profundo cubierto con una bonita bóveda en forma de estrella. Los altares están ricamente decorados con columnas retorcidas animadas por ángeles, pájaros, guirnaldas y esculturas. Tiene unas preciosas estatuas de madera de estilo napolitano de finales del siglo XVII de San Francisco Javier, San Francisco de Asís, San Pedro de Alcántara, San Gaetano de Thiene, San Antonio de Padua y la Inmaculada Concepción. También se aprecian las rejillas de los coros de los que las monjas, desde donde participaban en las celebraciones. El presbiterio se caracteriza por un monumental altar mayor, rico en elementos arquitectónicos y adornado con dos columnas retorcidas, que alberga la estatua de Santa Clara de Asís en el nicho central. Sobre esta, un fresco (que supongo representa a Santa Clara y Francisco), y sobre este, la Santísima Trinidad junto a la Inmaculada y...

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