Lecce Trip Overview
The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The particularity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, have done something unique thanks to the quality of the tender local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate artisan workshops (especially papier-mache), shops and places where you can taste typical products.
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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Lecce, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The particularity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, have done something unique thanks to the quality of the tender local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate artisan workshops (especially papier-mache), shops and places where you can taste typical products.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Porta Napoli, Via Adua Altezza Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Introduction to the city of Lecce and history of the 16th century fortifications
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 73010, Lecce Italy
Visit the square and its monuments. Birth and history of Lecce Baroque. Visit inside the cathedral
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Sant’Irene, Via Regina Isabella 9, 73100, Lecce Italy
Visit to the late 16th century church of S. Irene. The ancient patron saint of the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Sant’Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Description and history of the ancient merchants’ square and of the urban changes of the early 1900s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano, Piazza Sant’Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Visit (outside) to the Roman amphitheater of Lecce. Description of the monument and its operation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Via Umberto I 3, 73100, Lecce Italy
Visit to the Basilica of S. Croce. A triumph of still strongly medieval sculptures and decorations flock to the façade of this church which has become a symbol of architecture in Lecce.
Duration: 20 minutes
