For an enjoyable and intriguing visit to Lecce, this is the perfect guide! Crafted with insights from a local, this digital guide allows you to explore all the key monuments at your leisure. Discover the fascinating stories and curiosities of Lecce, delve into local cuisine, experience the Italian Aperitivo in genuine local eateries, and so much more!
For an enjoyable and intriguing visit to Lecce, this is the perfect guide! Crafted with insights from a local, this digital guide allows you to explore all the key monuments at your leisure. Discover the fascinating stories and curiosities of Lecce, delve into local cuisine, experience the Italian Aperitivo in genuine local eateries, and so much more!
- Porta Rudiae - Porta Rudiae is a historic gate in the city of Lecce, providing access through its ancient defensive walls. The current baroque structure, completed in 1703, was reconstructed by Prospero Lubelli.
- Piazza del Duomo - Historically known as the “Courtyard of the Bishop’s Palace,” this square was once an exclusive area for the…
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Porta Rudiae - Porta Rudiae is a historic gate in the city of Lecce, providing access through its ancient defensive walls. The current baroque structure, completed in 1703, was reconstructed by Prospero Lubelli.
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Piazza del Duomo - Historically known as the “Courtyard of the Bishop’s Palace,” this square was once an exclusive area for the clergy, surrounded by religious buildings that separated it from the rest of the city.
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Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta e S.Oronzo - The Cathedral of Lecce, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria dell’Assunta e Sant’Oronzo, serves as the focal point of the city’s religious activities. Rebuilt in 1659, it stands on the site of a former church that was demolished to accommodate the increasing number of worshippers.
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Campanile del Duomo - The Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Lecce rises over 70 meters and is embellished with balustrades, flower vases, pyramids, and other intricate decorations. The view from the top is breathtaking!
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Teatro Romano di Lecce - The Roman Theatre is a significant remnant of the ancient imperial city of Lupiae. Constructed in the early 1st century AD under Emperor Octavian Augustus, it, along with the amphitheater, served as a major entertainment hub for the Roman Empire city.
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Anfiteatro Romano - Commissioned by Emperor Octavian Augustus in the early 1st century AD, this grand Amphitheater is believed to have held around 20,000 spectators.
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Piazza Sant’Oronzo - Piazza Sant’Oronzo is the vibrant heart of Lecce, significant not only artistically but also symbolically and socially. It is situated in the center of what was once the Roman Lupiae.
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Basilica di Santa Croce - The Basilica of Santa Croce is a quintessential example of Lecce Baroque architecture. Its construction began in 1549, initiated by the Celestine Fathers, a religious order, following the demolition of the previous temple and convent established in the late 14th century near the Carlo V Castle.
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Castello Carlo V - The Charles V Castle is the largest in Puglia. Originally built in the 12th century AD, it was named after the Spanish king Charles V, who in 1539 ordered the reconstruction of the previous castle to better defend the city against Turkish attacks in the Mediterranean.
- Text in different languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian)
- Best advice for local restaurants with authentic food
- Audio-guide in multiple languages (English, Spanish)
- Connected with Google Maps
- Tips for monuments, history, and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
- Text in different languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian)
- Best advice for local restaurants with authentic food
- Audio-guide in multiple languages (English, Spanish)
- Connected with Google Maps
- Tips for monuments, history, and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
- Headphones not included. You’ll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
- Headphones not included. You’ll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You’ll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You’ll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.