Sights in Lecce
Edit ThisLecce Santa Croce
John B, Australia
Santa Croce
Edit ThisLecce Santa Croce
photo by: John B, Australia
The most exuberant example of Leccese baroque. Fantastic monsters amd caryatids adorn the facade. Inside the altar by Zimbalo sr. is wonderful.
| type: | Churches & Cathedrals |
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| address: | Piazza Castro Mediano |
| openinghours: | 9 am - 1pm, 5:30 - 7:30 |
Duomo
Edit ThisThe cathedral was completed in 1670 and was designed by Giuseppe Zimbalo one of the most famous architects of the Lecce style. The interiro mostly dates from the 18-th century.
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| address: | piazza del Duomo |
Curch of st. Irene
Edit ThisA fine example of Roman baroque.
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| address: | just off piazza sant'Oronzo |
Palazzo Vescovile
Edit ThisThe Bishop's palace has been remodeled several times after its construction in 1632. The open portico used to hold shops on market days.
| type: | Palaces |
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| address: | Piazza del Duomo |
