San Giovanni Battista, Oria

San Giovanni Battista
Facade of the church
Map
40°29′56.9″N 17°38′33.8″E / 40.499139°N 17.642722°E / 40.499139; 17.642722
LocationOria, Apulia
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusChurch
Founded14th century
DedicationSaint John the Baptist
Architecture
Functional statusPreserved
StyleBaroque
Administration
ProvinceTaranto
ArchdioceseOria

San Giovanni Battista is a baroque-style, former Roman Catholic church located in the town of Oria, province of Brindisi, Apulia, Italy.

History

A Romanesque-style church was erected at the site prior to the 14th century under the patronage of baronessa Filippa di Cosenza. In the 17th century, the Celestine order built a larger baroque church around this core. In the 19th century the Convent was torn down to erect the Elementary School dedicated to Edmondo De Amicis. The church is presently deconsecrated and used for cultural events.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista" [Church of Saint John the Baptist]. Comune di Oria (in Italian). Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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