Lecce, Lecce Baroque private tour with small tasting
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The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The peculiarity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the 17th and 19th centuries, made it something unique also thanks to the quality of the soft local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate with artisan workshops (particularly those of papier-mâché), shops and clubs where it is possible to taste the typical products. The itinerary includes a small tasting of typical products.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Fabio Congedo
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porta Napoli
Introduction to the city of Lecce and history of the 16th century fortifications
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo
Visit to the square and its monuments. Birth and history of the Lecce baroque. Visit inside the cathedral on request
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Sant'Irene
Visit to the late 16th century church of S. Irene. The ancient patron saint of the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Description and history of the ancient merchants' square and of the urban changes of the early 1900s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano
Visit (outside) to the Roman amphitheater of Lecce. Description of the monument and its operation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce
Visit to the Basilica of S. Croce. A triumph of still strongly medieval sculptures and decorations crowd the façade of this church which has become, in its own right, the symbol of Lecce architecture. Entrance on request
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porta Napoli
Introduction to the city of Lecce and history of the 16th century fortifications
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo
Visit to the square and its monuments. Birth and history of the Lecce baroque. Visit inside the cathedral on request
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Sant'Irene
Visit to the late 16th century church of S. Irene. The ancient patron saint of the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Description and history of the ancient merchants' square and of the urban changes of the early 1900s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Romano
Visit (outside) to the Roman amphitheater of Lecce. Description of the monument and its operation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce
Visit to the Basilica of S. Croce. A triumph of still strongly medieval sculptures and decorations crowd the façade of this church which has become, in its own right, the symbol of Lecce architecture. Entrance on request
Duration: 20 minutes
