The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary dello Sterpeto is located in the municipality of Barletta. This city is widely recognized in the region for its historical significance and religious heritage.
The church dedicated to the Mother of God and Saint Nicholas, commonly referred to as the Church of the Scalze, represents an important example of Baroque architecture in Lecce, embodying the rich religious tradition of the area.
In the Cotrino district, during the early 1500s, a miraculous discovery occurred: a woman found a rupestrian fresco in an extraordinary manner. This discovery led to the establishment of this significant sanctuary.