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How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure.

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Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue

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1 hour and a half

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Overview

The tour begins with a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you can admire an underground room with tanks used for the purification of the body.

You will continue the tour with a stop in front of the Church of Santa Croce, jewel of Lecce Baroque, to appreciate its exterior. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre.

Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover beautiful Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will end the tour in Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region, where you will admire the Archbishop's residence, seminary, bell tower and cathedral from the outside.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Jewish Museum ticket

Itinerary

Stop 1

The basement of the ancient synagogue now houses the Jewish museum of Lecce. You will take a dip in the medieval history of the city.

Stop 2

Jewel of Lecce Baroque. The guide will be pleased to show you the secrets of the symbols of the Basilica.

Stop 3

You will be fascinated by its symbols and its square that houses the archiepiscopal residence, the seminary and the bell tower.

Stop 4

You will visit the major monuments of the historic center of Lecce. Starting from the Roman era with the amphitheater and the Roman theater you will also be able to discover the history of the churches and the Baroque palaces that characterize the historic center