The main religious building in Martina Franca, the 18th-century Basilica, dominates Piazza Plebiscito in the heart of the historic centre, striking with its baroque curls and rococo decorations.
The smooth limestone façade is embellished with pilasters and capitals, and decorated with a precious high-relief portraying San Martino cutting his cloak in two. On its side there it are niches containing the statues of Santa Comasia, Santa Martina and San Giuseppe. Rising above this baroque triumph, the bell tower features gentle Romanesque motifs and single-lancet windows.
The interior has a central nave with refined side chapels decorated with multicoulor marble inlays. A delicate golden light floods these spaces adorned with exquisite statues, precious murals, small angels, and sophisticated fonts.
Next to the Cappellone (“large chapel”) the Presbytery safeguards the Basilica's rich treasure. This collection includes silver statues of Santa Comasia and San Martino (the city’s patron saints), and a wide assortment of sacred relics.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Fauré: the French Brahms
A concert dedicated to Fauré and Brahms' influence on his music.
Evento a Martina Franca: Vincenzo Schettini – La fisica della musica 2…
Dowland & Friends
English Renaissance music in tribute to John Dowland
PIANO LAB 2026 - Piano Recital Pietro De Maria
Pianist Pietro De Maria at Politeama Verdi with Scarlatti, Clementi, Beethoven and Chopin.
Pallido il Sole a Bologna: Farinelli, Padre Martini, L’Accademia Filarmonica e Domenico Scarlatti
Baroque arias and sonatas in the heart of 18th-century Italy
More places nearby
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo dell’UniversitàIn the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell’Università is one of the
earliest symbols of the political power of the Martina Franca community. Martina Franca very close
Museums and theatresMuseum of the Basilica of San Martino - MUBAThe Museum of the Basilica of San Martino - MUBA - preserves and exhibits
to the public collections of liturgical furnishings of the highest
workmanship and documents that bear witness to the history of Martina
… Martina Franca very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo DucaleDating back to the second half of the 17th century, the Palazzo Ducale in
Martina Franca stands a few steps from the 18th-century Porta di Santo
Stefano. Martina Franca very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa del CarmineScenic polychrome stuccoes adorn the interior and exuberant Baroque
embroidery the facade of Martina Franca's beautiful church. Martina Franca very close
Nature and gardensGiardini Villa Madonna del CarmineThere is room for everyone and plenty of activities for adults and children
at Martina Franca's Villa Carmine, and in the dog park, even dogs find a
hilarious welcome. Martina Franca very close- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of Christ at the CaveA small church built above a cave and containing a statue of the dead Christ, a baroque altar and frescoes depicting stories from the Passion. Martina Franca very close