What to see in Lecce
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
55 places
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre di Belloluogo e Torre del ParcoThe former the residence of Maria d'Enghien, and the latter the home of
Count Orsini del Balzo, the Torre di Belloluogo and the Torre del Parco are
precious containers of the history of Lecce and Salento. 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- Museums and theatresMuseo della CartapestaIn the historic heart of Lecce, the Manor of Carlo V houses a museum dedicated to the ancient Salentine art of papier-mâché. Lecce
- Museums and theatresPinacoteca d'Arte FrancescanaThe Pinacoteca attached to the Franciscan Convent in Lecce includes fine panels and paintings from ancient convents in the local area. 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)