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 theatresState Archives of LecceEstablished in 1812 under the name of Provincial Archive of Terra
d'Otranto, it started operating only after about twenty years Lecce
Museums and theatresProvincial Library “Nicola Bernardini” - Convitto PalmieriIn Lecce's historic center, the Nicola Bernardini Provincial Library is the
beating heart of Salento culture. Lecce
Museums and theatresSpada Collection of Ancient Musical InstrumentsMusic is the centerpiece of the collection created by Francesco Spada in
Lecce, which also includes a well-stocked specialized library. Lecce
Museums and theatresConvento di Sant'Antonio da Padova in FulgenzioThe Convent of Sant’Antonio da Padova, along with the adjacent Palazzo
Fulgenzio della Monica, is a place of devotion and art in the city center. Lecce
Museums and theatresEx Convento degli OlivetaniA wonderful and peaceful corner of art and culture, in the heart of Lecce. 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
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- 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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)