The built-up area of Muro Leccese has very ancient origins dating back to the Bronze Age. The period of greatest expansion, however, is that of the Messapian era, as evidenced by various archaeological finds. A section of the walls linked to this era is still visible today. The entire village was then destroyed by the Romans in the third century BC and only in the Middle Ages did it again take on an important role in the region.

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Muro Leccese was one of the most important Messapian centers, of which significant archaeological finds remain.

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Posted in Salento Fortifications collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni - Between noble palaces and churches adorned with the famous stone of light and luminous tones, passing through the historic center of Muro Leccese is a pleasant surprise. It deserves attention. Built in the first half of the 16th century on an old medieval pre-existing building, Palazzo dei Principi is a splendid building with an austere façade that stands out in Piazza del Popolo, enriched by a portal with the emblem of the Protonobilissimo dragon and by windows and balconies in Renaissance style [ source: viaggiareinpuglia.it/at/4/castellotorre/4646/it/Palazzo-del-Principe]

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1. Gallery of the Oaks – Serre di Supersano loop from Spongano

92.1km

06:03

360m

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2. Dovecote Tower – Torcito Pine Forest loop from Muro Leccese

47.8km

03:23

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Parco dei Guerrieri di Vaste – Dolmen Li Scusi loop from Uggiano la Chiesa

45.9km

02:41

180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Location: Muro Leccese, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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Piazza del Popolo, Muro Leccese

1. Gallery of the Oaks – Serre di Supersano loop from Spongano

2. Dovecote Tower – Torcito Pine Forest loop from Muro Leccese

3. Parco dei Guerrieri di Vaste – Dolmen Li Scusi loop from Uggiano la Chiesa

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