The Church of Santa Croce in Casamassima, the village’s mother church, is one of the community’s main religious and historical landmarks. The Romanesque-style building dates back to 1321, when an earlier structure dating from between the 11th and 12th centuries was extended.

The church is laid out in three wide naves, lending a sense of solemnity and spaciousness to the interior. Among the most significant works are the 13th-century baptismal font and the statue of Saint Roch, the town’s patron saint, who is greatly venerated by the local population.

Outside, the bell tower stands out, a fine example of Apulian Romanesque architecture, which completes the architectural ensemble and helps define the church’s silhouette within the town’s urban fabric.