Santa Maria di Costantinopoli

This church in Manduria has a colorful past, having evolved from a simple place of worship into a convent with a layered history that reflects the religious and cultural shifts of the region. It carries that quiet, weathered atmosphere typical of southern Puglia's sacred architecture, sitting close to the Chiesa del Carmine in the older part of town. If you're drawn to Roman-Rite churches with genuine historical depth rather than tourist polish, this one is worth seeking out.