Church of Santa Croce
Late-19th-century Neo-Gothic by the sea
Chiesa Santacroce, 84079 San Marco SA
Municipal sources call it a ‘gem’ in Gothic style within the complex commissioned by Giuseppe Cesarino (1898).
In 2024 the Ministry included the building among the projects funded for seismic safety, with €1.275 million.
Built in 1898 at the initiative of Cav. Giuseppe Cesarino, the church belongs to the Santa Croce complex later entrusted to the Padri Bigi. An example of (Neo)Gothic architecture overlooking the sea, it is undergoing restoration: in 2024 the Ministry of Culture allocated €1,275,000 for safety and enhancement works.
Why visit
For the encounter between late-19th-century (Neo)Gothic architecture and the coastal landscape, and for its role in Cesarino’s civil-religious legacy.
How to get there
From the center follow signs to Santa Croce/Specola: reachable on foot or by car with a short uphill stretch.
Useful tips
- Check interior access and service times.
- Excellent viewpoints from the lookouts towards the Specola and the coast.
Nearby
- Specola (observatory/panoramic tower).
- Remains of the Roman seaside villa (Santa Croce area).
- Lungomare Italia and the town center.