Automatically translated from Italian.
The Sant'Antonio in Fulgenzio complex in Lecce represents a union of art and spirituality.\n\nThe architectural complex was built in the early 1900s to accommodate the friars from the Convento dell'Idria. Letizia Balsamo, a noblewoman from Lecce, donated the then extra-urban palace built by Fulgenzio della Monica in the 16th century.\n\nThe adjacent Basilica of Sant'Antonio da Padova was completed over ten years, followed by the creation of the library and the Auditorium Antonianum.\n\nIn this sacred place managed by the Franciscan Friars, you can also admire the collections of the art gallery and the \"Roberto Caracciolo\" Library, which houses incunabula, 16th-century works, and Salentine publishing from the 17th century.\n\nThe Franciscan Art Gallery features over 100 paintings by Salentine artists with sacred subjects, dating from the 1500s to the present.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Farmers' Social Market
Zero-kilometer vegetables, legumes and natural products every Thursday
Multifaceted Art
An international collective exhibition on contemporary identity
Between Visible and Imagined
Paintings and graffiti exploring memory, identity and vision
The Red Thread - Solo Exhibition by Valentina Toscano
Solo exhibition by Valentina Toscano from October 17 to 25
The Pumpkin Village
Workshops, markets, and street food among decorated pumpkins
Hòlos. The Art of Care and Well-being
Holistic care event exploring interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health.
More places nearby
- Museums and theatresPinacoteca d'Arte FrancescanaThe Pinacoteca attached to the Franciscan Convent in Lecce includes fine panels and paintings from ancient convents in the local area. Lecce very close
FunPiazza Mazzini e Via TrincheseThe modern part of downtown Lecce includes Via Trinchese and Piazza
Mazzini, the commercial heart of the city with a 'high concentration of
stores and catering establishments. Lecce very close
Nature and gardensCommunal Villa “Giuseppe Garibaldi”In the heart of Lecce, the green lung of the Municipal Villa is a meeting
place for citizens and, for tourists, a perfect area for a stop for art and
nature. Lecce very close
Museums and theatresPoliteama Greco TheatreThe Politeama, one of Puglia's largest and oldest theatres, stands
majestically in the heart of Lecce, offering a rich opera and orchestral
season. Lecce very close- Museums and theatresMuseo della CartapestaIn the historic heart of Lecce, the Manor of Carlo V houses a museum dedicated to the ancient Salentine art of papier-mâché. Lecce very close
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of Carlo VIn the heart of Lecce, the defensive castle built by Emperor Charles V is a
place steeped in history, where you can enjoy exhibitions and visit a
Papier-Mâché Museum. Lecce very close