Code 2026-15
Franciscan Itinerary – Art, faith and folk tradition in the heart of Turi
Guided visit · 90 minutes · for two peopleAn intimate and evocative journey to discover the spiritual face of Turi, through monumental churches, ancient convents, popular devotions, and stories preserved over time.
The itinerary leads into the heart of the historic centre, where Franciscan and Poor Clare spirituality has left a profound mark on the architecture, sacred art, and collective memory of the town. A slow-paced experience, designed for those who wish to encounter Turi through the silence of its churches, the beauty of its altars, and the stories of the nuns, friars, and communities who once lived here.
Your guide will accompany you through Baroque architecture, works of art, ancient rites, legends, and expressions of popular devotion, revealing the deep connection between spirituality, daily life, and local identity.
This itinerary is ideal for those who appreciate sacred art, folk culture, religious history, and more intimate, authentic experiences.
The itinerary includes:
– Meeting point and departure from Palazzo Marchesale
– Visit to the jewel-like Church of Santa Chiara, guardian of the precious marble altar attributed to the workshop of the Sammartino brothers, among the finest interpreters of eighteenth-century Neapolitan art, together with stories linked to noble women and the monastic life of the Poor Clares
– Visit to the Chapel of Madonna delle Grazie, the last surviving and precious testimony of Turi’s popular devotion
– Visit to the historic convent church of San Giovanni Battista, with its sixteenth-century Franciscan cloister, a treasure chest of works created by important local masters between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuriesWhy choose this itinerary
✔ Designed for two people, to be enjoyed slowly and shared together
✔ Ideal for those who love sacred art and popular culture
✔ An intimate, evocative and reflective experience
✔ Guided by an expert and passionate local guide
✔ Perfect as a gift or as part of a cultural stay in Turi
Information and bookings
After purchase, we kindly ask you to contact info@turiborgoantico.it, indicating:
– preferred date
– preferred time slotOur team will organise the experience in a personalised way, according to your needs and the availability of the venues, in order to offer you a carefully curated, authentic and high-quality visit.
