Basilica of Santa Croce – Roman Amphitheatre loop from Lecce

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Lecce

Basilica of Santa Croce – Roman Amphitheatre loop from Lecce

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Roman Amphitheatre loop from Lecce

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3.94km

20m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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901 m

Basilica of the Holy Cross

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Beautiful place in nature

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961 m

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church located in the historic center and built between the 16th and 17th centuries by the most famous architects from Lecce. The basilica has a facade richly decorated with columns, statues, cherubs and telamons, which represent temporal and spiritual power. Leaving the alleys and finding yourself in front of the main portal you will be amazed.

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1.22 km

Roman Amphitheatre

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The Roman amphitheater dates from the 2nd century AD and, due to the size of the arena with a diameter of approximately 53 m, could accommodate 2000 spectators.

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1.22 km

Church of Saint Mary of Grace

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Beautiful cathedral in Salento

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1.51 km

Church of Saint Irene

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In the heart of Lecce, Italy, stands an impressive testament to Baroque architecture and religious heritage: Sant’Irene. Officially known as Chiesa di Sant'Irene, this church is dedicated to Saint Irene of Lecce, who was the patron saint of the city until 1656.

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1.71 km

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption)

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The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the mother church of Lecce and the seat of the archbishop. It was built in the 12th century in Romanesque style and then rebuilt in the 17th century in Lecce Baroque style by the architect Giuseppe Zimbalo. It has two facades: a main one, sober and elegant, and a side one, rich and scenographic, which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo. The bell tower, 70 meters high, is considered the symbol of the city.

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1.90 km

Palazzo Marrese and Palazzo Palmieri

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Lecce is a baroque town built of sandy limestone. The Palazzo Marrese and Palazzo Palmieri dominate the baroque cityscape. The decorations below the iron balconies are worth seeing.

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2.40 km

Church of Saint John the Baptist

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The Basilica of San Giovanni Battista al Rosario is a church in the historic center of Lecce. The parish seat since 1914 , it was built between 1691 and 1728 by the architect Giuseppe Zimbalo for the Dominicans . In it, the architect from Lecce recommended finding a burial. It is located on Via Giuseppe Libertini, a few steps from Porta Rudiae.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_di_San_Giovanni_Battista_al_Rosario

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