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zello1980

Budapest, Hungary26 contributions

Surprisingly beautiful

Oct 2015 • Couples

This small church near the city beach looks very simple on the outside but the interior is surprisingly beautiful. It is full of paintings, painted wood stalls, statues and it has an exceptionally fine 18th century tile floor. The paintings are unexpectedly good given that they are works of unknown local Baroque artists. Another plus that it is constantly open even during the afternoon when all the churches are closed (at least that was the situation in October 2015). After the cathedral this is second most important sight in the old city.

Written 20 October 2015

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Freedom794517

11 contributions

Sensory overload!

Sept 2019

Kind of like an LSD flashback. Hard to imagine what it looked like to people a few centuries ago. They must have been in awe.

Written 12 October 2019

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carlo g

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Magnificent Church with a surprise

Jul 2019 • Friends

Magnificent church, where devoted followers of the Virgin have been roaming towards for several centuries. But the church conceals a surprise in the paintings. You have to ask for the time the surprise will be unveiled.

Written 19 July 2019

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aa27

Lausanne, Switzerland529 contributions

Wonderful small church, can't suspect from outside

Jun 2019 • Couples

So richly decorated inside, not a single cm without painting and decoration. You can just sit there and look at the ceiling for half an hour... Open in the morning, not sure after 13:00, with the Duomo the only one accessible, while all churches are supposed to be open at least up to 12:00.

Written 17 June 2019

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MarleenKruibeke

Kruibeke, Belgium161 contributions

Luminous, bright and baroque chiesa

Jun 2019 • Couples

Also worth a visit, a short stay at this chiesa shows you, as many times in Salento region, a wonder of baroque decoration, religous history and worship, here with a special attention to seamenship.

Written 12 June 2019

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nickfromParis

Paris, France215 contributions

unexpected little jewel in old Gallipoli

Jul 2015 • Friends

very nice paintings ,opened at night , some free guides there to explain you ...i enjoyed ,easy acces from the outer walk around old Gallipoli

Written 4 October 2015

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Helen H

Bristol, UK362 contributions

Stunningly beautiful

Sept 2017 • Couples

On a morning stroll make sure to check out the sea facing churches, 4 in a row and this one truly the most beautifully decorated. Definitely one of Gallipoli's treasures.

Written 26 October 2017

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Anne R

Hong Kong87 contributions

Spectacular over-the-top Church

Feb 2016 • Couples

Quite incredible and definitely a stunning over-the-top church. Unbelievable with the amount of ornamentation

Written 4 March 2016

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Massimiliano B

Albano Laziale, Italy645 contributions

A strong contrast between outside and inside!

Oct 2023 • Friends

A simple façade with little decoration contrasts with a very rich interior, with a splendid floor and a well-decorated wooden choir.

Written 17 October 2023

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