Lecce

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Baroque architectural gem in Puglia's Salento peninsula, known for its golden stone buildings.

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Basilicas

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Basilica di Santa Croce

A stunning example of Lecce Baroque architecture with an elaborate facade featuring intricate stone …

Cathedrals

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Duomo di Lecce

The cathedral of Lecce built in Norman times and rebuilt in Baroque style by Giuseppe Zimbalo. Featu…

Churches

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Chiesa del Rosario

The last work of Giuseppe Zimbalo, considered the masterpiece of Lecce Baroque with its distinctive …

Chiesa di San Matteo

A unique Baroque church with an unusual elliptical facade designed by Achille Carducci. Built in the…

Chiesa di Sant'Irene

Built in the late 16th century and dedicated to Saint Irene, the patron saint of Lecce before Saint …

Monuments

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Porta Napoli

A triumphal arch built in 1548 to honor Emperor Charles V, representing one of the ancient gates to …

Palaces

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Palazzo dei Celestini

A magnificent Baroque palace built in the 18th century, now housing the Prefecture of Lecce. The bui…

Palazzo del Seminario

An impressive Baroque palace built in the 18th century to house the diocesan seminary. The building …