Lecce Tour with a Visit to the Basement of the Ancient Synagogue

Highlights

• Baroque above, history below
• Traces of the Jewish quarter
• Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Jewish Museum Lecce

   15min

   The basement of the ancient synagogue now houses the Jewish museum of Lecce. You will take a dip in the medieval history of the city.

2. 2

   Basilica di Santa Croce

   15min

   Jewel of Lecce Baroque. The guide will be pleased to show you the secrets of the symbols of the Basilica.

3. 3

   Gesuiti Chiesa del Gesu'

   10min

   Discover the Church of the Gesù, in the heart of Lecce, and its sober and elegant facade, which tells a different face of the city compared to its famous baroque.

4. 4

   Piazza Sant'Oronzo

   15min

   Discover Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the heart of the city, where the Roman Amphitheater, the Sedile, and the column of the patron saint tell different eras of Lecce's history.

5. 5

   Il Sedile

   5min

   Admire the Seat, the ancient seat of the city government, and the Roman column topped by the statue of Sant'Oronzo, patron of Lecce: two symbols of the city's history and identity.

6. 6

   Anfiteatro Romano

   10min

   Admire the Roman Amphitheater from the outside, in the heart of Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and discover the history of ancient Lupiae, between public spectacles and gladiatorial combats.

7. 7

   Piazza del Duomo

   10min

   Admire Piazza del Duomo, among the most evocative scenes of Lecce Baroque, and discover from the outside the Cathedral, the bell tower, the Bishop's Palace, and the Master class.

Before you go

Location