Things to do in Province of Lecce, Puglia: The Best Historic Sites

August 27, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

The Province of Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Lecce, which is known as the Florence of the South. The province itself is called the "Heel of Italy". Included entirely in the Salento peninsula, it is the second most populous province in Apulia and the twenty-first in Italy.
Restaurants in Province of Lecce

1. Cripta del Crocifisso

Strada Provinciale per Casarano, 73059, Ugento Italy +39 0833 555819
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Cripta del Crocifisso

2. Cattedrale di Otranto

Piazza Basilica, 73028, Otranto Italy +39 0836 802194 http://www.comune.otranto.le.it/otranto-nella-storia/da-visitare/item/la-cattedrale
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,301 reviews

Cattedrale di Otranto

Reviewed By liverpool1023 - London, United Kingdom

Easily one of the most interesting churches in the entire region. The early medieval floor mozaic based on a tree of life motif is incredible and is in fantastic condition.

3. Basilica di Santa Croce

Via Umberto I 3, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 333 845 1218 [email protected] http://www.chieselecce.it
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4.5 based on 2,258 reviews

Basilica di Santa Croce

Reviewed By GRS-SJS - Sebastopol, United States

Lecce is a true center piece of Baroque architecture. The Basilica a excellent example of this style. You really need to stand and study the building with your eyes as you would a piece of art.

4. Antica Farmacia Provenzano

Via Antonietta de Pace 59, 73014, Gallipoli Italy
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Antica Farmacia Provenzano

5. Chiesa dell'Immacolata

Via IV Novembre, 73041 Carmiano Italy +39 0832 671233 http://www.comune.carmiano.le.it/territorio/da-visitare/item/la-chiesa-dell-immacolata
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Chiesa dell'Immacolata

6. Torre del Parco

Viale Torre del Parco 1, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 0832 347694 [email protected] http://www.torredelparco.com/
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Torre del Parco

7. Frantoio Ipogeo di Palazzo Granafei

Via Antonietta de Pace 87 Di fronte al Museo civico, 73014, Gallipoli Italy +39 348 895 6109 http://pineli.wixsite.com/gallipolinostra/frantoi-ipogei
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4.5 based on 308 reviews

Frantoio Ipogeo di Palazzo Granafei

They extend underground for about 200 square meters, Below the buildings D'Acugna and fats, which face onto Via Antonietta De Pace. Our Gallipoli are the property of the Association Gallipoli Nostra, which in 1988 had them fully restored and opened to the public use. Inside were reconstructed models of the eighteenth century, some presses Calabrese (two large screws). Originals are, however, the press Genovese (a single screw) and a few presses of the nineteenth century. The visit is particularly challenging with the help of expert guides, who make known to the visitor the techniques and phases of olive oil, thus reliving significant moments in history and local culture, as well as in times when for food oil was marketed primarily for industrial uses (in the carding of wool - especially so required by Paesidel Northern Europe, Sweden and England in the head) and for public and private lighting.

8. Centro Storico di Gallipoli

73014, Gallipoli Italy
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4.5 based on 2,363 reviews

Centro Storico di Gallipoli

Reviewed By Bandit-One - Lucerne, Switzerland

We stayed in the south for a few nights. Only 30' aways was Gallipoli, so we thought we should check this old town out. And what a great visit it turned out to be. Parked our car not far from the old town and crossed the bridge leading to the Centro Storico. The impressive Castello welcomes you when you enter this amazing historic town. Take the Via Antoniette de Pace or the smaller Via XXIV Maggio and head to the impressive Duomo, the Basilica Concattedrale di Sant'Agata Vergine e Martire. The streets and lanes are quite narrow, so you have to step back a bit to appreciate the beauty of the Duomo. Countless shops and restaurants can be found. It's sure worth to get lost a bit in this maze - especially when you head a bit to the western part of the old town. That's where many locals have their homes. Less tourists, but just fun to wander the small streets. Also nice to walk around this peninsula. Amazing ocean views with the bluest and greenest water you could think of. Some good restaurants with ocean views (try the Trattoria Scoglio delle Sirene). Besides the big sights, the whole old town itself is a sight of its own. We loved it. Fantastic town, sure well worth a (longer) drive.

9. Palazzo Ducale Venturi

Via Podgora 60, 73027 Minervino di Lecce Italy http://www.palazzoducaleventuri.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Palazzo Ducale Venturi

10. Castello di Ugento

Via Castello 13, 73059, Ugento Italy +39 0833 555644 [email protected] http://www.comune.ugento.le.it/territorio/da-visitare/item/castello-2
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Castello di Ugento

The ancient walls of a 17th century castle in Puglia are now primed to cradle a series of curated cutting-edge exhibitions and art installations. Castello di Ugento is set to become a vibrant cultural hub for the Salento region.

Reviewed By ellat940 - Sansepolcro, Italy

The Castello is one of the most unique hotels I've ever stayed in. The rooms are stunning and the attention to detail is honestly quite astounding. Our room was modern and sleek yet somehow also felt true to the castle with amazing high ceilings. We also had a dressing room/bathroom that was the perfect size. The restaurant within the hotel is more of an experience than a restaurant, everything we tried was absolutely delicious - the presentation was also delightful - together it made for some extremely memorable meals. The staff are lovely and quick to offer fantastic recommendations and it was very clean. Any covid related doubts were left at the door as they provided multiple hand sanitising points, the staff were masked up and the rooms were cleaned to an extremely high standard. A perfect holiday.

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