Church of the Most Holy Crucifix

Surrounded by a fragrant botanical garden and Mediterranean maquis, the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix in Pulsano is a charming chapel on the outskirts, built in the 19th century on the site of the ancient chapel of San Nicola.\n\nAccording to legend, a young deserter soldier, hosted in the church and tasked with guarding the building, upon returning from nearby Martina Franca found a precious wooden Crucifix inside the chapel.\n\nOf unknown authorship, the artifact dates back to the 15th century and is still located inside the church, a pilgrimage destination for the faithful from neighboring towns, who usually walk to the chapel on Good Friday and every Friday in March.\n\nIn the forecourt, there are the seven crosses marking the Stations of the Cross.