Festa di Santa Cristina - Gallipoli (Le)- Maggialetti Viaggi

The story of the “Passio” Cristina said that at the time of the Emperor Diocletian (243-312), the maiden name of Cristina, about 11 years old, daughter of Urbano, magister militum ‘Bolsena, had been locked up by her father with other twelve young, in a tower so that the statues of the gods worshiped like a vestal virgin.
But Cristina, who had embraced the Christian faith, refused to worship the statues. She was arrested and battered by his father magistrate, that the deferì his tribunal.
She was sentenced to a series of tortures.

Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon in Lecce hotel in the area with their own means. We recommend a visit to the home of Baroque, among the picturesque alleys of the old town, the discovery of a scene that enchants with her singing refined and elegant. Dinner in restaurant / hotel and overnight.

Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. Free visit to Gallipoli. In the afternoon, we recommend participation in religious celebrations and events organized on the occasion of the Feast of Santa Cristina; take place in the evening the festivities in honor of the patron saint, and the city streets come alive in the traditional fair-market, with stalls selling all kinds of products and local specialties, and the amusement park for the enjoyment of adults and children. Particularly valuable take the decorations with traditional multicolored lights, with the dome of the soundboard for band concerts staged course of Rome near the Church of the Sacred Heart. When finished, return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3: Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.