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City Walls of Lecce – Porta Napoli loop from Lecce

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City Walls of Lecce – Porta Napoli loop from Lecce

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City Walls of Lecce – Porta Napoli loop from Lecce

00:49

3.18km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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367 m

City Walls of Lecce

Highlight • Historical Site

The city walls of Lecce rise to a height of four meters. They follow the "sack" technique used by the Romans and represent an important testimony of sixteenth-century fortification. The …

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859 m

Obelisk

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It was built in 1822 and designed by Luigi Cipolla by the Salentine sculptor Vito Carluccio in honor of Ferdinand I of Bourbon.

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902 m

The gate, built in 1548 in honor of Charles V, who had fortifications built to defend the city, stands on the site of the old Porta San Giusto. It was …

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1.33 km

Palazzo Marrese and Palazzo Palmieri

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Lecce is a baroque town built of sandy limestone. The Palazzo Marrese and Palazzo Palmieri dominate the baroque cityscape. The decorations below the iron balconies are worth seeing.

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1.52 km

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 …

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1.55 km

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

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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 …

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1.75 km

Church of Saint Irene

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In the heart of Lecce, Italy, stands an impressive testament to Baroque architecture and religious heritage: Sant’Irene. Officially known as Chiesa di Sant'Irene, this church is dedicated to Saint Irene …

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2.33 km

Porta Napoli

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Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch in the Baroque style that marks the entrance to the historic center of Lecce. It was built in 1548 to honor Charles V, who fortified the city against Turkish invasions.

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3.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.55 km

972 m

554 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

439 m

353 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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