Church of Saint Irene – Basilica of Santa Croce loop from Lecce

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Italy

Apulia

Lecce

Church of Saint Irene – Basilica of Santa Croce loop from Lecce

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Church of Saint Irene – Basilica of Santa Croce loop from Lecce

01:19

5.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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1.55 km

Triumphal Arch in Honor of Charles V

Highlight • Monument

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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1.98 km

Palazzo Marrese and Palazzo Palmieri

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.17 km

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption)

Highlight • Religious Site

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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2.29 km

Claudio Riso Papier-mâché

Highlight • Structure

Try to visit when they are making new objects. Fascinating to see these created from paper (and terracotta faces /hands).

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2.37 km

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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2.66 km

Church of Saint Mary of Grace

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful cathedral in Salento

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2.92 km

Basilica of Santa Croce

Highlight • Religious Site

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church located in the historic center and built between the 16th and 17th centuries by the most famous architects from Lecce. The …

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3.08 km

Church of the Gesù (Lecce)

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The church was built from 1575 to accommodate the Jesuits who arrived in the city the previous year after Bernardino Realino da Carpi, who died in Lecce in 1616 and …

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