The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the mother church of Lecce and the seat of the archbishop. It was built in the 12th century in Romanesque style and then rebuilt in the 17th century in Lecce Baroque style by the architect Giuseppe Zimbalo. It has two facades: a main one, sober and elegant, and a side one, rich and scenographic, which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo. The bell tower, 70 meters high, is considered the symbol of the city.

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The first cathedral on this site was built in 1144 and renovated and rebuilt in 1230. The conversion to today's cathedral took place between 1659 and 1670.

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The huge cathedral square is full of life

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1. Lecce Historic Center Loop

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Explore Lecce's historic center on this easy 3.8-mile loop from the railway station, featuring Baroque architecture and Roman ruins.

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

6.23km

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

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3. Palazzo del Seggio (The Sedile) – Porta Napoli loop from Lecce

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

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Elevation 60 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption)

1. Lecce Historic Center Loop

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