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Historic Center of Lecce

Historic Center of Lecce

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Historic Center of Lecce

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Location: Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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1. Lecce Cathedral – Basilica of Santa Croce loop from Lecce

7.58km

01:57

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce – Basilica di Santa Croce loop from Castromediano

8.05km

02:04

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Basilica di Santa Croce – Lecce Cathedral loop from Lecce

5.26km

01:21

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guido gazzaniga

March 24, 2022

Legend has it that Lecce was founded by Malennio, a descendant of Minos, with the name of Sybar. Historical evidence, on the other hand, traces the first settlements back to the Messapian age. Lecce certainly grew in importance during the Greek domination first and then Roman. The theater and the amphitheater remain from the Romanesque period, splendidly preserved and still open to visitors. The characteristic of the city, however, is its baroque architecture dating back to the period of Spanish domination. These architectures are so unique of their kind that they give life to a specific branch of the Baroque called Barocco Leccese.

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Andi

May 26, 2022

According to legend, the city was founded in 1211 BC. BC and is attributed to Malemnius, the son of Dasumnus and first king of the Messapians. Legend also says that after the destruction of Troy, the city was occupied by Lictius Idomeneus, who is said to have given it its name and opened it up to Greek culture. The actual origin of the city of Lecce is unknown. In the 1st century, the legendary Saint Oronzo, who has only been venerated as a city saint since the plague epidemic in 1658, is said to have Christianized the region and become the first bishop of Lecce.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecce#:~:text=Der%20tats%C3%A4chliche%20Ursprung%20der%20Stadt,Bishop%20von%20Lecce%20become%20.

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Barbara 🐕‍🦺

October 31, 2022

In autumn (October), holiday tourism is over and you can stroll around this beautiful city in a relaxed manner!

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Historic Center of Lecce

1. Lecce Cathedral – Basilica of Santa Croce loop from Lecce

2. Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce – Basilica di Santa Croce loop from Castromediano

3. Basilica di Santa Croce – Lecce Cathedral loop from Lecce

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