What to see in Lecce
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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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
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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)