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Lecce Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Lecce; Cattedrale dell'Assunzione della Virgine) is the cathedral of the city of Lecce in Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Lecce.
Lecce Cathedral. The cathedral of Lecce is a must-see, as much for its setting as the church itself. The Piazza del Duomo is one of Italy's most beautiful squares, a Baroque masterpiece that makes the space seem like a lovely cloister.
Duomo, pure expression of the Lecce Baroque. IT IS NAMED AFTER THE ASSUMPTION AND INTEGRATED IN THE SPLENDID FRAME OF THE CATHEDRAL SQUARE, AMONG THE BELL TOWER, THE BISHOP’S PALACE AND THE ANCIENT SEMINARY’S ONE. THE CATHEDRAL APPEARS AT THE TOURISTS’ EYES WITH ITS SIDE FAÇADE WHILE THE MAIN ONE SEEMS NEARLY HIDDEN.
Basilica di Santa Croce ( Italian for ' Basilica of the Holy Cross') is a Baroque style church that was completed in 1695 in Lecce, Apulia, Italy. History. Walter VI, Count of Brienne, had founded a monastery in the 14th century in the current church.
- Explore the Historic Center of Lecce. Whether you’re there for the day or a couple of nights, the Centro Storico of Lecce will claim most of your attention.
- See the Lecce Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Located in the Piazza del Duomo, the magnificent Lecce Cathedral deserves special mention. The foundations of the Norman church date back to 1144, but what you see today was built in the 17th century.
- Marvel at the Roman Amphitheater. There’s one headliner in town you couldn’t miss if you tried — and that’s the Roman Amphitheater of Lecce. It’s partially underground and occupies a chunk of the Piazza Sant’Oronzo – the very heart of Lecce.
- Join the Evening Passeggiata. One of the most special things to do in Lecce is partake in a traditional southern Italy ritual. The passeggiata is when town residents head out for a dusk-time stroll through the historic center (or along the seafront in coastal resorts).
Lecce’s Cathedral is on one of the most beautiful squares in Lecce, the Piazza del Duomo. Unlike Piazza Sant’Oronzo, which is bustling with cafes and shops, the Piazza del Duomo has a more intimate feel and is enclosed by ornate buildings including the bishop’s residence and seminary.
Lecce, Italy. Lecce Cathedral ( Duomo di Lecce) is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Lecce. The cathedral was first built in 1144, but underwent repairs in 1230.
