Discovering Lecce
Description
Group tour in English max 15 people, book your seat! to request a personalized tour write me a message before booking: mobile (via WhatsApp/iMessage): + 393287568899 instagram : discovering_lecce Welcome! We will take a tour of 2 through the streets and alleys of the old town, classical buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, Baroque churches and monuments of Roman times...! Art, history, traditions... but also good food! it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'coffee Leccese' on ice with almond extract and typical appetizers. Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!
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Itinerary
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)
the arena dating back to the first century AD.C. half brought to light at the beginning of the last century, we will admire the imposing architecture of the cavea, the stands, the rampant arches, the balteus, a jewel in the heart of the historic center of Lecce
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)
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(275)
This was a great way to understand the architecture and beauty of Lecce! Our guide was very pleasant and kept us in the shade as much as possible. Loved the coffee he treated us to also!
We had a wonderful tour with our guide Lorenzo. He was well informed about the architecture and history of the many churches in the area and his passion for the subject clearly came through. He was very patient and responsive to our groups many question and just a lot of fun to spend time with. I would highly recommend this tour
Lorenzo is a star. He gave insights into the Baroque, Renaissance periods of Lecce's history, architecture, culture and was always considerate to make sure we could all hear his narrative. We also had a mid morning Leecese coffee (with almond milk) and typical Lecce snacks. It was an exceptional experience.
Lorenzo is a local and knew all the cities and introduced us to the famous local pastry. Warm friend and just a passion for his city and knows the art and history.
Lorenzo was fantastic. We learned so much. Highly recommend! Perfect mix of history, art, culture. And a great snack and coffee break.
Informative tour about the various groups that have populated Lecce and the architecture/archaeology.. We had a break in which we got to sample some local snacks and caffè Leccese. It was a great morning. Thank you Lorenzo.
Lorenzo was very knowledgeable about his town Lecce. He gave us so much information and knowledge about the history of the town, Baroque history and architecture and culture. He spoke eloquently and detailed about everything. He also gave us time to taste local delicacy and share conversation with the rest of the people in the group. His explanation and passion in showing us the town gave us much appreciation and interest in exploring Lecce.
We did this group walking tour with Lorenzo. His knowledge and attention to detail really enriched our visit. It was fascinating to hear how the history of Lecce's inhabitants and religion had shaped the look of the city. The tour was easy going and we stopped for some delicious refreshments on the way. Would very much recommend.
Fabulous experience with Lorenzo. He knows his history, art, religion and architecture and explains it well. I came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation for Lecce history and architecture. I absolutely recommend Lorenzo and this tour.
We had a wonderful city tour. You really need an informative Tour to understand all the history of Lecce. Our guide spoke great English and was very well prepared and informed. The tour was posted as a 2 hour tour and ours ran for about 2 1/2. Highly recommend
