Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio Martire

Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio Martire is an iconic 18th-century baroque church situated in the picturesque hill-top town of Locorotondo in the Italian state of Apulia. With its characteristic white-washed façade it towers majestically over cobblestone alleys, providing a stunning background to the town below.

The Neapolitan architect, Giovanni Del Riguero, designed the church in the 18th-century Baroque style, and construction was completed in 1765. Inside the church, take a moment to admire the design of a three-nave Latin cross. Marvel at the elaborately decorated pink marble main altar and several side altars and chapels. Stands out the Altar of the Madonna and Child finely decorated with gold accents. Outdoors, visitors can also appreciate the charming breeze and the beautiful gardens surrounding the building, as well as the bell tower that calls the faithful five times a day, a reminder of the town’s long religious history. Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio is the main church of the town, so it is a must to visit if you find yourself in Locorotondo.