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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Museums and theatresEx Convento degli OlivetaniA wonderful and peaceful corner of art and culture, in the heart of Lecce. Lecce
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
Farmhouses and oil millsThe Gianpaolo MasseriaA grandious complex characterized by a majestic 16th-century tower, the
Gianpaolo Masseria stands on the ancient feudal lands of Santa Maria di
Cerrato, in Lecce’s countryside. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesWalls of LecceImposing defensive walls designed by Charles V to contain the Turkish
raids. Lecce
Museums and theatresMusa - Historical Archaeological Museum of the University of SalentoThrough reconstructions, artifacts, and video contributions, the Musa of
Lecce tells the story of the ancient roots of the Salento territory. Lecce
Museums and theatresArcheological Museum FaggianoFrom the Messapian period to the ancient Romans, and continuing through the
medieval era and the 18th century, the Faggiano Museum unveils over 2.500
years of history in the heart of ancient Lupiae. Lecce
Museums and theatresMuseo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra di LecceThe Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is a collection of the great treasures of
sacred art from the Diocese. Lecce
Museums and theatresProvincial Museum ''Sigismondo Castromediano''Amid archaeological finds, paintings and minor arts, Lecce Provincial
Museum dedicated to the duke Castromediano is the most ancient in Puglia. Lecce
Museums and theatresMust - Historical Museum of the City of LecceSet against the backdrop of the 15th-century monastery of Santa Chiara di
Lecce, the Must opens up its collections between temporary exhibitions and
educational workshops. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo AdornoNestled among the streets of the old town center, opposite the Convento de
Celestini, the Palazzo Loffredo Adorno in Lecce is one of the finest
examples of 16th-century architecture. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo CarafaIn the heart of the city, Palazzo Carafa is a short distance from Piazza
Sant 'Oronzo and now houses Lecce's municipal authorities. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del Governo - ex Convento dei CelestiniOnce a convent, the Palazzo dei Celestini is also known as the Palazzo del
Governo and is now home to the Prefecture and the Province of Lecce. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedileThe Sedile di Lecce is an elegant cubic building nestled in Piazza Sant
'Oronzo that has been the symbol of the city's municipal administration for
years. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo VernazzaThe long and fascinating history of Palazzo Vernazza, unravels over the
centuries from the ancient Messapi to Baroque embroidery. 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
Churches and cryptsGreek Orthodox Parish of San NicolaIn Lecce's historic center, the Orthodox community has its landmark St.
Nicholas Parish, rebuilt after 1797. Lecce
Nature and gardensPiazza DuomoA treasure trove of Baroque art, it represents the heart of religious life
in Lecce. 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
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
Museums and theatresTheatro PaisielloA delightful example of an Italian-style theater stands in the city's
historic center, and because of its small size combined with its beauty, it
is called by the people of Lecce the wedding favor. Lecce
Museums and theatresPoliteama Greco TheatreThe Politeama, one of Puglia's largest and oldest theatres, stands
majestically in the heart of Lecce, offering a rich opera and orchestral
season. 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
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