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Giulio Cesare Penna: Architect of Baroque Splendor in Lecce Giulio Cesare Penna (1607-1653) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Lecce and Salento, Southern Italy. His legacy isn’t one of grand, solitary masterpieces, but rather a profound contribution to the richly ornamented Baroque architecture that defines these regions – particularly evident in his masterful work on the Basilica di Santa Croce. Penna's name is…
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