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Church of Saint Irene

Chiesa di Santa Irene
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Via Regina Isabella, 9, 73100 Lecce, ItalyMap
Phone+39 0832 308107
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  • phat_dawg_21
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    Baroque façade, Somber Interior

    The baroque façade is undergoing a restoration, but some elements are visible. Inside, there are three striking altars dedicated to the Saint Oronzo, the Saint Irene, and one altar dedicated to the...

    Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
  • dtps126
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    very emotional

    A very special church housing many religious items of special meaning. HINT: try to be there for 12:00 bells - unforgettable.

    Reviewed on Sep 6, 2022
  • Merrowmum
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    An interesting church

    Saint Irene was the former patron saint of Lecce, but this church is not as obvious to spot as some in the city. An attractive facade leads in to an equally attractive interior, still highly decorated...

    Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
  • Haebee
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    Interesting and detailed

    The saint was a courageous lady who was martyred for her faith. The church has many detailed and beautiful carvings and sculptures n frescoes. I particularly loved the singing on the right with many f...

    Reviewed on Nov 3, 2019
  • sbizzle
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    A very different church compared with many

    After the visual overkill of the inside of the duomo, the inside of st. Irene is far more subdued and relaxing. There is still swathes of baroque plasterwork, but it is more uniformly pale and in a ve...

    Reviewed on Oct 24, 2019
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