Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini is a major stop on any tourist visit. Learn about its historical background or just chill out and watch the world pass by.

Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of Lecce. This public square comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Save time for other sights like Holy Cross Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, and Roman Amphitheater to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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Half-Day Tour to the Ionian Coast:

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Wine and Food Tasting Experience in Lecce old town

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Classes & workshops

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Persian Carpet Discovery Tour in Lecce with Traditional Tea

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Popular places to visit

Holy Cross Cathedral

Gaze in appreciation at the Baroque façade and Renaissance interior of this church, which is a labor of love that took over 300 years to complete.

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

A combination of Roman ruins and Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance landmarks create an impressive architectural landscape at this old town square.

Roman Amphitheater

Transport back to the days of the Roman Empire at this sunken and well-preserved ancient structure on Piazza Sant’Oronzo.

Lecce which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Church of Sant'Irene

Elaborate altarpieces and ornamental sculptures are among the showstoppers in a church based on Rome’s Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle.

Chinese Missionary Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Chinese Missionary Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lecce. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Franciscan Art Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Franciscan Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Lecce. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.