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Dominican Salento, the “polycentric city” of convents

In the province of Lecce, there are a number of architectural remnants of the Order of Preachers' settlement.  Their presence dates back to the 13th century; their goal, to curb the area's Byzantine influence

4 September 2009

Sternatia

Sternatia, Convent of Santa Maria di Tricase

Sternatia, Convent of Santa Maria di Tricase

The Convent of Santa Maria di Tricase was founded in 1553 and rebuilt in 1709 in its present-day location at the heart of the residential area. The convent was founded by Vito Antonio De Riccardis, and is now used for offices and as a public space. The adjacent Church of Santa Maria di Tricase has recently been the subject of important restoration works, which have included the replacement of the flooring.

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Sternatia, Convent of Santa Maria di Tricase, courtyard


   Sternatia, Convent of Santa Maria di Tricase, courtyard