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Lecce

Our best tourist guides will accompany you during a passionate tour through the historic center, full of history, traditions, anecdotes and culinary experiences. Start the tour at Piazza del Duomo, to begin than with the guide the walking in the marvelous city of Lecce, where you will know more about the history by passing through St. Irene Church that was built between 1591 and 1639 for the Theatines and dedicated to the city’s patron saint.The walk will continue to the St. Oronzo Square, the largest square within the city walls, the happening center of Lecce and the site of the Roman Amphitheater ruins. The tour continue to the Church of the Holy Cross, is a Baroque style completed in 1695. The church has a richly decorated façade, with six smooth columns supporting an entablature, with animals, grotesque figures and vegetables, and has a large rose window. Not to miss the the Celestine Palace, that was built during different period of times, the oldest part of the construction dates is back in the first half of the XIV century. Walk back in the history with the guide visiting the St. Chiara Church, a very famous church and admired in Lecce for its baroque style and the ceiling is 18th-century Leccese cartapesta (papier-mâché) masquerading as wood. And how can we not visit in the heart of Lecce: The Roman Theatre, build back in the 2nd century AD, it was forgotten for a long time, covered by gardens and palaces and absorbed by the 18th century. A real historical and cultural gem in the heart of the city. Known for the baroque style and architecture is the St. Matteo Church, one of the nicest churches knows by locals as the Santa Maria della Luce. Walking in the history, the guide will take to the southernmost of the three gates to the old center of Lecce, dedicated to San Biagio, bishop of Sebaste in Armenia in the 4th century. It is located near Piazza d'Italia. You will taste the EVO oil locally produced. &nbsp Experiences: • Stop at Piazza Duomo and admire its Cathedral
• Stop at S. Oronzo Square and marvel at the Roman Amphitheater 
• Learn more about the Basilica of Santa Croce and Palazzo dei Celestini
• Reach Porta San Biagio &nbsp Extras: Additional information:
• This tour has a min of 2 pax to be confirmed
• Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. &nbsp Available: all year round &nbsp Essentials: The schedule of the tour:
Tour duration: 3h
Meeting point: Piazza Duomo, 2 - Lecce
Departure time: 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Return time: around 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM &nbsp Duration: 3 hours &nbsp Meeting Point: Piazza del Duomo