What to see in Lecce
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
15 places
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of Carlo VIn the heart of Lecce, the defensive castle built by Emperor Charles V is a
place steeped in history, where you can enjoy exhibitions and visit a
Papier-Mâché Museum. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Giovanni BattistaOne of the most expressive works of modern architecture in Salento, the
result of a fruitful collaboration among architects, artists and
liturgists. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant’Irene and former Teatini ConventSanta Irene, Lecce's ancient patron saint before Sant'Oronzo, has her own
church in the heart of the Baroque city. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of Santa Maria d’AurioThe Church of the Madonna d 'Aurio dates back to the 11th century, and the
growth of devotion over the centuries marked the origins of the nearby town
of Surbo. Lecce
FunVittorio Emanuele II StreetThe central Corso is one of the most characteristic streets of the Baroque
city, for a stroll among the wonders of Lecce stone, small stores and
beautiful churches. Lecce
Churches and cryptsEx Church of San Francesco della ScarpaIn memory of the sandal given to the people of Lecce by St. Francis of
Assisi, a church dedicated to him arose, which today is a scenic space for
exhibitions and events. Lecce
Nature and gardensBelloluogo ParkNot far from the centre of Lecce is the Belloluogo Park, the first urban
park with flowerbeds and vast green areas where you can play sports and
take children to play. Lecce
Nature and gardensRegional Nature Park Palude e Bosco di Rauccio - Sorgenti IdumeFrom Specchia della Milogna, to the thick holm oak forest, as far as the
short idume river, the Park of Rauccio discloses a lush and vivid nature. Lecce
FunPiazza Mazzini e Via TrincheseThe modern part of downtown Lecce includes Via Trinchese and Piazza
Mazzini, the commercial heart of the city with a 'high concentration of
stores and catering establishments. Lecce
FunPiazza Sant’OronzoOne of the most beautiful squares in Puglia tells thousands of years of
history with the Roman Amphitheatre, the column of Sant 'Oronzo, the
sixteenth-century Sedile and the fascist architecture of the Palazzo
… Lecce
ArchaeologyRoman TheatreThe Roman Theatre of Lecce, as a hidden treasure amid the alleys of the
historic centre, opens up amid the roof gardens of 18th- century palaces. Lecce
Sea and cavesTorre ChiancaOn the border of the Nature Park of Rauccio, Torre Chianca is the
background of the Idume river which flows into the Adriatic Sea, which
caresses the long white sandy beaches. Lecce
FunVia PalmieriIn the historic center of Lecce, via Palmieri connects Porta Napoli with
piazza Duomo for a walk full of baroque and shopping. Lecce
Nature and gardensCommunal Villa “Giuseppe Garibaldi”In the heart of Lecce, the green lung of the Municipal Villa is a meeting
place for citizens and, for tourists, a perfect area for a stop for art and
nature. Lecce- Nature and gardensSan Cataldo Nature ReserveNatural riserva of San Cataldo is a protected natural area of the region of Puglia established in 1977. Lecce
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)