Discovering Lecce, city of Baroque art
Overview
Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'caffè leccese' on ice with almond milk and typical appetizers.
Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!
contact me if you are a group of 7 or more or for private tour requests
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Tours
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 73010, Lecce Italy
Wonderful example of a square converted in Baroque style, it opens before us like a wing of a theater, on the left the wonderful late 17th century bell tower built by Giuseppe Zimbalo stands out over the square with its majolica dome; in the center the Cathedral with its façade characterized by a balustrade overlooked by the statue of the protector of the city, Sant'Oronzo, and adorned with flowers, angels and lanceolate points, a sublime example of fanzaghesco baroque; the Episcopio with the portico in propylaea, an admirable work by Emanuele Manieri; on the right the Palazzo del Seminario with its rustication and its eclectic baroque, the work of Giuseppe Cino.
(Visit outside)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Romano di Lecce, Via Arte della Cartapest, 73100, Lecce Italy
We will admire the view on the ancient Roman Theater, from the Augustan age, which over the centuries had been buried only to be unveiled by an excavation carried out in the 19th century, an evocative place surrounded by the Baroque gardens that frame the open spaces of the terraces, the orchestra, of the proscenium.
(Visit outside)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy
Heart of the city, the ancient Piazza dei Mercadanti of the '700 still finds the signs of its past linked to the influence of the Maritime Republic of Venice, with the Palazzo del Sedile, seat of exhibitions and city assemblies, and with the adjoining church of Saint Mark; the square flanks the ancient Roman Amphitheater, half revealed, a gem set among Baroque, Art Nouveau, Rationalist and Venetian palaces.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Via Umberto I 3, 73100, Lecce Italy
World masterpiece of Baroque art, its sublime facade is dedicated to the Battle of Lepanto, and represents the ideal triumph of the Christian and Western European world; the sumptuous decorations and the many symbols fascinate the eye and raise the spirituality even today.
(Visit outside)
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The guide was extremely knowledgeable and went into great detail about the history and architecture. Took time to answer all questions.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and went into great detail about the history and architecture. Took time to answer all questions.Lorenzo took four of us around the historic area where he explained how many churches became a form of entertainment in the architecture and art displayed. He also took us to the Roman ruins explaining how people watched the gladiators enter in the large arenas to entertain the large audiences. H...
Lorenzo took four of us around the historic area where he explained how many churches became a form of entertainment in the architecture and art displayed. He also took us to the Roman ruins explaining how people watched the gladiators enter in the large arenas to entertain the large audiences. He took us to a café to enjoy local treats. We enjoyed his animated explanations. He was an excellent tour guide.Lorenzo was a wonderful guide. Warm and friendly, with a good sense of humour, he conveyed his thorough knowledge of Lecce’s history and architecture in an accessible way. Thoroughly recommended.
Lorenzo was a wonderful guide. Warm and friendly, with a good sense of humour, he conveyed his thorough knowledge of Lecce’s history and architecture in an accessible way. Thoroughly recommended.I had an unforgettable tour with Lorenzo. He is an amazing storyteller with a passion and very in-depth knowledge about art history, which shines through throughout the tour. He explained very clearly the incredible symbolism, architecture and history of Lecce in a lively and fascinating way. Lo...
I had an unforgettable tour with Lorenzo. He is an amazing storyteller with a passion and very in-depth knowledge about art history, which shines through throughout the tour. He explained very clearly the incredible symbolism, architecture and history of Lecce in a lively and fascinating way. Lorenzo also genuinely enjoys the personal connection with his guests, and I felt like I left not only with a newfound appreciation of the city, but also with a friend in Lecce. I would give the experience more than 5 stars if I could!Our guide Lorenzo was outstanding. He combined art history, baroque architecture, local cultureand little known facts into a well paced tour in perfect English. His stories were both interesting and entertaining.
Our guide Lorenzo was outstanding. He combined art history, baroque architecture, local cultureand little known facts into a well paced tour in perfect English. His stories were both interesting and entertaining.Our 2 hours with Lorenzo was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about the art, culture and history of the old city and loved the stories he shared. Appreciated the pace and variety of stops in our two hours. Highly recommend Lorenzo.
Our 2 hours with Lorenzo was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about the art, culture and history of the old city and loved the stories he shared. Appreciated the pace and variety of stops in our two hours. Highly recommend Lorenzo.