The crypt of the Holy Spirit, a true hypogeum church, is located southwest of the city, near the Cemetery.
Inside, it is divided into three naves, punctuated by columns and round arches and closed by as many apses.
Holy Spirit rock church
Its pillars, each with a different capital, with plant and human motifs, articulate a pseudo cross-vaulted ceiling and give the crypt a 'basilica-like' appearance.
Unfortunately, also due to the disappearance of the wall decorations, it is difficult today to identify its origin (possibly dating back to the 12th or 13th century) and its function.
Even today, one week after Easter, every Thursday for seven weeks, a group of faithful walk the stretch from the cemetery to the crypt, reciting rosaries and prayers as a sign of vows.

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CREDITS: Comune di Monopoli.