Lecce Historic Center
Lecce
![Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156732-Holy-Cross-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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![Piazza Sant\'Oronzo which includes night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156513-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Arco di Trionfo showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156503-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Arco di Trionfo which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156758-Arco-Di-Trionfo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Lecce Historic Center
Popular places to visit
![Piazza Sant\'Oronzo which includes night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156513-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
A combination of Roman ruins and Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance landmarks create an impressive architectural landscape at this old town square.
![Piazza del Duomo showing heritage architecture, religious aspects and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156729-Piazza-Del-Duomo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Piazza del Duomo
The Cathedral of Lecce, lavish palaces and a museum of sacred art await at this magnificent square in the heart of the old town.
![Roman Amphitheater which includes heritage architecture and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156498-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Roman Amphitheater
Transport back to the days of the Roman Empire at this sunken and well-preserved ancient structure on Piazza Sant’Oronzo.
![Arco di Trionfo which includes flowers, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156754-Arco-Di-Trionfo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Porta Napoli
Start a walking tour of the city from this triumphal gateway, one of the main entrances to Lecce’s historic quarter.
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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.
Lecce Obelisk
You can find out about the history of Lecce with a visit to Lecce Obelisk. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Things to do
![From Lecce: Otranto, S.M. Leuca, Gallipoli & Galatina Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44644173/327b4b0e-43e3-4a86-bc2d-df199aa8edcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Lecce: Otranto, S.M. Leuca, Gallipoli & Galatina Tour
![pasta cooking class and wine tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1063773/a7d780a3-118a-4c55-a314-1140f81b268c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Orecchiette Cooking Class and Wine Pairing in Lecce
![Lecce History and Food Tasting Tour with Antonella](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256802/cead8c76-f66c-4d34-9af6-09c7adc041aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
![From Lecce: Ostuni, Alberobello, Polignano Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4749031/df429563-8c1d-4f3b-8e4e-1972d9212784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Lecce: Ostuni, Alberobello, Polignano Tour
![Focaccia and Tiramisu' Cooking Class, YLTOUR DMC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48741063/71964982-7c24-4c71-9c48-d7fd67c882d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Focaccia and Tiramisu' Cooking Class in Lecce
![The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Cesarina in Lecce](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/928751/ed9ae08c-b0d1-4e22-bfcd-fe0a7c1c02ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)