Lecce’s History

Explore the thousand-year-old history of Lecce’s historical centre, which is a palimpsest of different architectural styles, elegant facades, noble residences and Baroque churches overlooking scenic squares and streets.

Itinerary: Porta Napoli, Piazza del Duomo (the Cathedral, Bell Tower, Episcopal Palace, Seminary) Church of Santa Chiara, Roman Theatre, Piazza Sant’Oronzo (Roman Amphitheatre, Sedile, Church of San Marco, Sant’Oronzo Column), Basilica of Santa Croce, Palazzo dei Celestini (churches have entrance fee)

Time: 2 hrs.

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