Galatina

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Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy
Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy
The church of St. Peter and Paul is the mother church of Galatina. It overlooks St. Peter's Square in the Old Town, where once stood the Porta Maggiore, the mother church of Saints Peter and Paul is presented with a striking façade, a sign of the Baroque style, which characterizes much of the private and religious buildings of the city. The present church is the result of a reconstruction took place between the thirties and forties of the seventeenth century, at the behest of the Universitas who gave the church a prominent role compared to the other churches in the city. The earthquake of 1743 caused serious damage and, in the second half of the century, interrupted with several reconstructions. It stands on the site of a previous religious edifice. We know for sure that in 1355 you put hand to the refurbishment of an existing chapel in which it was celebrated in the rite greek. The greek remained the official language in the rites of the church until the mid-sixteenth century. The city was, in fact, considered Greek (oppidum graecorum).

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Galatina Historic Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Galatina Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria or Tarantismo Museum.

Galatina Historic Centre
8Piuhotel

8Piuhotel

4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3 Lecce LE
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$152 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$171 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Chiesa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
I loved my stay at this hotel

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Mercure Hotel President Lecce

Mercure Hotel President Lecce

4 out of 5
Via Antonio Salandra, 6 Lecce LE
$95 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$105 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Chinese Missionary Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (330 reviews)
Staff was excellent, very clean. However our bathroom sink was not draining properly and this was mentioned to staff on day one of our stay and it was never fixed. Also our room (201)was next door to the service room and it was very very noisey. We asked to switch rooms and we were told No.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Mercure Hotel President Lecce
Grand Hotel Tiziano e dei Congressi

Grand Hotel Tiziano e dei Congressi

4 out of 5
1 Viale Porta D Europa Lecce LE
$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$95 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions City Walls and Chiesa dei Santi Nicolo e Cataldo ...
7.4/10 Good! (454 reviews)
nice

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Grand Hotel Tiziano e dei Congressi
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Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Dimore di Lecce
Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.

Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.

MARINA DI MANCAVERSA- GALLIPOLI Puglia
Stay at this villa in Gallipoli. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cavalli Beach and Marina di Mancarversa Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
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We stayed with extended family for a week at Vincenzo’s place. Communication was excellent before and during our stay. The place was very clean and thee outside areas were wonderful. We had one. Or two problems with the water and pool during our stay but our hosts responded and put things right quickly. ...

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.
Directly on the beach. 6 beds in villa with private access to the sea

Directly on the beach. 6 beds in villa with private access to the sea

Scala di Furno Puglia
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Porto Cesareo. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scala di Furno Beach and Torre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Well located property, so close to the lovely sandy beach. Clean and comfortable. Host Fabrizio was really helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Directly on the beach. 6 beds in villa with private access to the sea
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