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Matrix Church of Manduria — Manduria
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Matrix Church of Manduria

The church that can be admired today is the result of work carried out in the 16th century and enlarged in the 18th century. The façade is magnificent for its exquisite, richly decorated Renaissance portal, concluded by a large rose window adorned with a series of putti holding s...

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Matrix Church of Manduria — Manduria, Italy.

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The church that can be admired today is the result of work carried out in the 16th century and enlarged in the 18th century. The façade is magnificent for its exquisite, richly decorated Renaissance portal, concluded by a large rose window adorned with a series of putti holding scrolls and motifs of vine shoots and bunches of grapes. The interior of the church, with three naves (which became five in the 18th century), has a Latin cross plan with two large chapels, one dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Gregory the Great, the other to the Holy Trinity. Leaning against a column in the nave is another significant monument; a marvelous walnut pulpit, dated 1608, by an author who remains unknown until now. The majesty of the church is accentuated by the staircase leading to the chancel with the apse adorned with as many as 18 gilded statues. Outside the church, one can admire the bell tower consisting of five floors marked by cornices. The tower is rich in statuettes and masks: at the top, near the cornice dividing the third from the fourth floor are clearly visible symbols of the four evangelists, the angel (St. Matthew), the lion (St. Mark), the bull (St. Luke), and the eagle (St. John).

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The façade is renowned for its exquisite Renaissance portal with rich decorative details, crowned by a large rose window adorned with putti holding scrolls and vine motifs. This elaborate entrance is one of the church's most magnificent features and showcases the craftsmanship of the 16th-century renovation.
The church originally had three naves from its 16th-century construction, which were expanded to five naves during the 18th-century enlargement. This expansion transformed the interior layout into a more spacious Latin cross plan with added architectural grandeur.
The church houses a marvelous walnut pulpit dated 1608, made by an unknown artisan, which remains one of the church's most significant interior monuments. This masterpiece leans against a column in the nave and represents exceptional craftsmanship from the early 17th century.
The five-story bell tower is decorated with statuettes and masks, with the most notable features being the symbols of the four evangelists visible near the cornice between the third and fourth floors: the angel (St. Matthew), lion (St. Mark), bull (St. Luke), and eagle (St. John). The tower's multiple floors are marked by decorative cornices throughout its structure.
The apse, which is reached by an impressive staircase leading to the chancel, is adorned with as many as 18 gilded statues that add to the majesty of the church's interior. This elaborate gilded decoration makes the area behind the altar one of the most visually striking elements of the entire church.

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