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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lecce_CathedralLecce Cathedral - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Completed: 1689
   • Founded: 1144

   • Country: Italy
   • Location: Lecce, Apulia

2. www.chieselecce.it › en › duomoDuomo - LECCECCLESIÆ

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   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.

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4. www.summerinitaly.com › guide › lecce-cathedralLecce Cathedral, Church in Puglia, Italy

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   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.

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › italy › pugliaCathedral | Lecce, Puglia | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Puglia, Italy, Europe. Lecce. Giuseppe Zimbalo's 1659 reconstruction of Lecce's original 12th-century cathedral is recognised as being among his finest work. Zimbalo, Lecce's famous 17th-century architect, was also responsible for the thrusting, ­tiered bell tower, 72m high.

6. www.italia.it › en › pugliaLecce: discovering the city of Baroque - Italia.it

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   A tour of the city must start at the Lecce Cathedral. With its square that is a veritable open-air museum, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is characterised by a bell tower and two facades, one very sober, the other richly decorated. We then move on tothe Piazza di Sant'Oronzo in Lecce named after the city's patron saint.

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   Where is Lecce Cathedral?

   • 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 . The cathedral was first built in 1144, but underwent repairs in 1230.

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   Who built the Cathedral of Lecce?

   • It was rebuilt in 1659 by the architect Giuseppe Zimbalo by order of bishop Luigi Pappacoda, whose remains are kept in the altar dedicated to Saint Orontius of Lecce, the patron saint of the city. The cathedral is located in the center of the city of Lecce and sits on the southeast corner of the Piazza del Duomo.

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   What to do in Lecce?

   • A tour of the city must start at the Lecce Cathedral. With its square that is a veritable open-air museum, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is characterised by a bell tower and two facades, one very sober, the other richly decorated. We then move on tothe Piazza di Sant'Oronzo in Lecce named after the city's patron saint.

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   How many altars are there in Lecce Cathedral?

   • Four altars of the seventeenth century persist only on the side walls. Two particular pillars show the two emblems of Lecce. The most ancient one represents a crowned tower, the original bell tower of the Cathedral built in the medieval age in memory of the tower in which Santa Irene, ancient patron of Lecce, was imprisoned.

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8. www.italyreview.com › basilica-di-santa-croceBasilica di Santa Croce Lecce - Italy Review

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   Jan 17, 2024 · The Basilica di Santa Croce, also known as the Basilica of the Holy Cross, is a stunning Baroque church located in the historic city of Lecce, in the Apulia region of southern Italy. It is one of the most significant religious and architectural landmarks in Lecce and stands as a masterpiece of the Baroque style.

9. www.spottinghistory.com › view › 12267Lecce Cathedral, Lecce, Italy - SpottingHistory

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   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.