Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Lecce, Italy

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5 sights
1 km

15 m
19 m

Experience Lecce in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Lecce Individual Sights in Lecce

Sight 1: Chiesa di San Nicola dei Greci

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The church of San Nicola dei Greci, erected at the behest of Frederick II of Swabia in 1232, is a church in Altamura and is located on the main street of the historic center, Corso Federico II di Svevia, a few steps from the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di San Nicola dei Greci (IT)

248 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista

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The church of San Giovanni Evangelista is a church in Lecce located in the historic center of the city, in Corte Accardo.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista (Lecce) (IT)

243 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Chiesa delle Alcantarine

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The church of Santa Maria della Provvidenza, better known as delle Alcantarine by the nuns who occupied the adjacent monastery now demolished, is a church in the ancient village of Lecce. It was built in the early eighteenth century by the architect Giuseppe Cino. Subsequently, in 1724, at the behest of the client Giuseppe Angrisani, Baron of Torchiarolo, the project was modified and followed by the architect Mauro Manieri.

Wikipedia: Chiesa delle Alcantarine (Lecce) (IT)

185 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Porta Napoli

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Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch city gate of Lecce, marking the entrance to the historic center of the city along with the other two existing gates Porta San Biagio and Porta Rudiae. It is located adjacent to the Arco di Triomphe square and in front of the obelisk of Terra d'Otranto.

Wikipedia: Porta Napoli (Lecce) (IT)

369 meters / 4 minutes