Lecce Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Description
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Lecce, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Lecce! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
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Itinerary
Porta Rudiae is one of the historic gates of the city of Lecce that allowed access to the city by crossing its defensive walls. The current structure, built in 1703, is a baroque reconstruction realized thanks to Prospero Lubelli.
In the past, the square was known as the “Courtyard of the Bishop’s Palace,” an area reserved exclusively for the clergy and surrounded by religious buildings that isolated it from the rest of the city.
The Cathedral of Lecce, also called the Cathedral of Santa Maria dell’Assunta e Sant’Oronzo, is the center of the city’s religious life. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1659 on the ruins of a previous church, which had been demolished because it was no longer adequate to accommodate the growing population of believers.
The Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Lecce is over 70 meters high and is adorned with balustrades, flower vases, pyramids and other elaborate decorations. Amazing view from the top!
The Roman Theatre, one of the most significant testimonies of the ancient imperial city of Lupiae. Built during the first decades of the 1st century AD by order of the emperor Octavian Augustus, the theatre, together with the amphitheatre which I will tell you about later, represented an important entertainment centre for this city of the Roman Empire.
It was the emperor Octavian Augustus, in the first decades of the 1st century AD, who wanted the construction of this great Amphitheater. Studies suggest a capacity of about 20,000 spectators.
Piazza Sant’Oronzo represents the true vital center of the city of Lecce, not only from an artistic point of view, but also symbolic and social. Piazza Sant’Oronzo is located in the heart of what was once the Roman Lupiae.
The Basilica of Santa Croce is considered the symbol of Lecce Baroque. Its construction began in 1549, on the initiative of the Celestine Fathers, a religious order, after the demolition of the previous temple and convent founded in the second half of the 14th century in the area of the Carlo V Castle.
The Charles V Castle is the largest castle in Puglia. Built in the 12th century AD, it was named after the Spanish king Charles V because, in 1539, the emperor ordered the reconstruction of the previous castle, considered unsuitable to defend the city from Turkish incursions in the Mediterranean.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Reviews(71)
The audiotour was great, very much information about the stops. Matteo from Walking Cap matteo@walkingcap.com is very knowledgeable. The additional info about different local food and adresses where you could go where molto bueno. I went to one of them and had the local dish Ciceri è Tria. Delicious! I would recommend the audioguide tour because you can do it at your own speed and have stops in between. Thanks Matteo.
Before I booked this, I had already completed the audio guide in Alberobello, so I knew what to expect. I do find this to be a great way of exploring somewhere! It is great for solo travellers and those who don't want to spend as much on a guided tour. I like that you can explore at your own pace, taking time to stop for food, drinks or shopping. The link to the guide also comes with the written explanation of the audio guide in case you have forgotten your headphones!
Very good guide, comprehensive and easy to use. A good alternative to "classic" guided tours :)
Very good guide, comprehensive and easy to use. A good alternative to "classic" guided tours :)
The tour was really on point! Recommended
This was a perfect way for us to see Lecce on our own terms! The guide allowed us to set our own timetable and not be part of a group. Would definitely use again for other destinations.
It’s an easy download and guide to follow and navigate. Very interesting history and information on Lecce. We did a self guided tour and enjoyed lunch & some shopping along the way!
An economical and useful way to approach a first visit to a city that one does not know, directed towards unmissable places and monuments. Lecce is a remarkable city made bright by the number of buildings constructed from Lecce stone. The guide is very clear in the essentials of the commentary, which can be deepened on the sites normally used by tourists (wiki or city sites or those of individual monuments).
A great option to learn and have a plan but still be able to do your own thing/deviate/go at your own pace. I did this tour in Bari and Lecce and loved it both times. A great option for the price and if you have limited time or don't want to deal with a guided tour.
I used these tours in Bari and Lecce and they were such a great way to see this city with a little extra guidance and information, without having to join a full guided tour or do the research yourself. The information is basic, but thorough for each stop and it is so easy to follow with map links to every site. It's the perfect way to learn and have a goal instead of just walking around but still have freedom to do your own thing.
