Lecce Private Walking Tour: Baroque Gems & Hidden Stories

Highlights

• Noble Palaces & Baroque Architecture
• Expert & Exclusive Local Guide
• Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Porta Napoli

   10min

   It is a triumphal arch of Lecce, which marks the entrance to the historical center of the city

2. 2

   Chiesa di San Niccolo dei Greci

   15min

   It's an area of old town, locally called "chiesa greca", named after the church, where Greek-Byzantine ritual functions are still performed today

3. 3

   Palazzo dei Celestini

   Pass by

   Together with Basilica of Santa Croce, are the bookmarks of local architecture and Baroque style. The central top window of the Basilica, looks like a thick stone embroidery.

4. 4

   Piazza del Duomo

   20min

   Enjoy the warm and welcoming athmosphere in this square, especially at sunset, when the twilight starts to produce its effect

5. 5

   Piazza Sant'Oronzo

   20min

   Step right in the center of the square, on top of the emblem of the city, the she-wolf and listen to its history from you guide. Admire the the ruins of Roman amphitheatre and the column coming from Appian road, holding the statue of saint'Oronzo, patron of the city

Before you go

Location