Italy · Architecture

2-Hour Lecce Baroque Churches Tour with Santa Croce and Squares

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza del Duomo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lecce's Baroque heart from Porta Napoli to Santa Croce
02 Visit Cathedral Square and St. Irene's Church
03 Stop at a paper-mache laboratory to discover a local craft tradition
04 See Sant'Oronzo Square and one of the few vestiges of ancient Lupiae
05 End at Santa Croce, the masterpiece symbol of the city

Explore Lecce's Baroque heart from Porta Napoli to Cathedral Square, St. Irene's Church, Sant'Oronzo Square, and the city's emblematic Santa Croce church. Often described as the "Florence of the Baroque" or the "Rome of the South," Lecce stands out as one of southern Italy's most compelling city destinations. The city also has a long traditional affinity with Greek culture dating back to its foundation, as the Messapians who founded Lecce are said in Greek records to have been Cretans.

The tour ends with the masterpiece and symbol of the city, the church of Santa Croce.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lecce

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lecce Baroque Churches and Historic Squares

The visit starts at Porta Napoli, followed by Palazzo dei Celestini, Cathedral Square, and St. Irene's Church.
After visiting a paper-mache workshop, continue to Sant'Oronzo Square, which houses one of the few vestiges of ancient Lupiae.
The tour ends with the masterpiece and symbol of the city, the church of Santa Croce.