The village of Acaya lies a few miles from Lecce, near Vernole. In ancient times it was called Segine and was surrounded by massive walls and a wide moat. Acaya Castle, considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance-era defensive architecture in the Terra d’Otranto (Land of Otranto), guards the small hamlet, preserving centuries of history.
The fortified hamlet was originally conceived as a model ideal city, designed to allow for the architectural security of the village and the industriousness of its inhabitants. For some time now, the Municipality of Vernole and the Province of Lecce have been spearheading a major restoration project in Acaya aimed at preserving its historical, artistic and cultural heritage.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Farmers' Social Market
Zero-kilometer vegetables, legumes and natural products every Thursday
Multifaceted Art
An international collective exhibition on contemporary identity
Between Visible and Imagined
Paintings and graffiti exploring memory, identity and vision
The Red Thread - Solo Exhibition by Valentina Toscano
Solo exhibition by Valentina Toscano from October 17 to 25
Hòlos. The Art of Care and Well-being
Holistic care event exploring interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health.
Natura e Tracce Umane
Art and nature meet on a journey through landscape and transformation.
More places nearby
Castles, towers and palacesBaronial PalaceThe 18th-century Baronial Palace overlooks Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Vernole 3.6 km away
Nature and gardensLe CesineThe Natural Oasis Le Cesine stretches around the historic masseria, an
earthly paradise where to admire wild orchids and the flight of herons and
mallards. Vernole 4.3 km away
Castles, towers and palacesSan Cataldo LighthouseAncient lighthouse overlooking the maritime hamlet of San Cataldo, built
near the remains of an ancient pier from the Roman era. Lecce 6.4 km away
Sea and cavesSan CataldoA moored dock managed by \"Darsena Salento\" located in the immediate hinterland of San Cataldo di Lecce, accessible via a canal. Lecce 6.5 km away
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Baronale PaladiniThe Baronial Palace of Lizzanello stands in the middle of the town and has
its roots in the 15th century. Lizzanello 6.8 km away
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Lorenzo nuovoThe spiritual heart of little Lizzanello, the church dedicated to St.
Lawrence was in the past also a place of defense and refuge from Turkish
attacks. Lizzanello 7.3 km away