Sofia's guide

Sofia
Sofia's guide

I'm hungry!

Delicious, authentic pizza a few steps away! Opens at 8pm.
Pizzeria La Gigante
3 Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
Delicious, authentic pizza a few steps away! Opens at 8pm.
Traditional and genuine foods of Salento. Just around the corner! Book in advance, it's often busy.
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Le Zie -Trattoria casereccia
19 Via Colonnello Archimede Costadura
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Traditional and genuine foods of Salento. Just around the corner! Book in advance, it's often busy.
Genuine local cuisine located in the countryside just a few kilometers out of town. One of our favorites for value, and taste!
Fucazzeria Da Francesco
SP375
Genuine local cuisine located in the countryside just a few kilometers out of town. One of our favorites for value, and taste!
Coffee, fresh local style pastries like the "pasticciotto". Ideal for breakfast or for a break within the heart of the old town.
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Caffè Alvino
30 Piazza Sant'Oronzo
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Coffee, fresh local style pastries like the "pasticciotto". Ideal for breakfast or for a break within the heart of the old town.
Fine Italian cuisine, located downtown.
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OSTERIA 203
39 Viale Francesco Lo Re
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Fine Italian cuisine, located downtown.
Seafood bar and restaurant. Nice rooftop for dining.
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L'OSTRICA UBRIACA SeaFood Bar & Terrazza Ristorante
2 Via Taranto
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Seafood bar and restaurant. Nice rooftop for dining.

Art, history, architecture

A peaceful XII century abbey in the countryside (10 km from Lecce), with an ancient olive oil press on site.
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Abadía de Santa María di Cerrate
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A peaceful XII century abbey in the countryside (10 km from Lecce), with an ancient olive oil press on site.
A XII century basilica with stunning frescoes in Galatina (25 km from Lecce).
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Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
6 Via Raimondello Orsini
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A XII century basilica with stunning frescoes in Galatina (25 km from Lecce).
The most iconic Baroque basilica of Lecce. Visits of the interior possible for a small fee, and a multi-cathedral visit ticket can be purchased there as well. Details: www.chieselecce.it
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Basílica de la Santa Cruz
1 Via Umberto I
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The most iconic Baroque basilica of Lecce. Visits of the interior possible for a small fee, and a multi-cathedral visit ticket can be purchased there as well. Details: www.chieselecce.it
In Otranto (40 km) XII century. The most well preserved floor mosaic in Italy. Absolutely to visit for middle ages lovers
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Catedral de Santa María de la Anunciación
1 Piazza Basilica
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In Otranto (40 km) XII century. The most well preserved floor mosaic in Italy. Absolutely to visit for middle ages lovers

Nature and wilderness

Nature trails among pines, rocks, and a changing landscape. Beautiful vistas looking high above the sea, and down by the sea's edge on the ionian side. Swimming is recommended.
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Parque Natural Regional de Porto Selvaggio
Via Litoranea Sant'Isidoro - Santa Caterina
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Nature trails among pines, rocks, and a changing landscape. Beautiful vistas looking high above the sea, and down by the sea's edge on the ionian side. Swimming is recommended.
Amazing former bauxite quarry near Otranto.
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Cueva de Bauxita
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Amazing former bauxite quarry near Otranto.
Adriatic sea coastal nature reserve at its best near Brindisi.
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Área Marina Protegida de Torre Guaceto
Riserva Naturale Torre Guaceto
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Adriatic sea coastal nature reserve at its best near Brindisi.
Salento's highest coastal cliffs. A beautiful place for swimming, jumping, and sunset scenery. Ask us about stopping first at "La Grotta Verde".
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Il Ciolo
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Salento's highest coastal cliffs. A beautiful place for swimming, jumping, and sunset scenery. Ask us about stopping first at "La Grotta Verde".
The eastern-most lighthouse of Italy, here, enjoy the first dawn in the country. Amazing landscape!
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Faro de Punta Palascia
SP87
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The eastern-most lighthouse of Italy, here, enjoy the first dawn in the country. Amazing landscape!
A coastal Nature reserve only a few kilometers away from Lecce, full of water-foul. An easy stroll for anyone.
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La Reserva Natural de Cesine
Masseria Cesine
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A coastal Nature reserve only a few kilometers away from Lecce, full of water-foul. An easy stroll for anyone.

I'm thirsty!

Known for Lecce's best cocktails! Cocktail bar in Lecce's historical center.
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Quanto Basta
38 Via Marco Basseo
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Known for Lecce's best cocktails! Cocktail bar in Lecce's historical center.
Beers and cocktails, and American style food with an amazing rooftop patio in downtown Lecce! Great service and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
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Cantiere Hambirreria
23 Viale dell'Università
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Beers and cocktails, and American style food with an amazing rooftop patio in downtown Lecce! Great service and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
For wine lovers! Located in Lecce's historical center.
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Vineria Santa Cruz
25 Via Umberto I
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For wine lovers! Located in Lecce's historical center.
For beer lovers. A great daily choice of regional and international beers, a place the locals go.
Bluebeat Pub
58 Via Egidio Reale
For beer lovers. A great daily choice of regional and international beers, a place the locals go.

Museums

A contemporary art collection in the heart of the historic center.
Fondazione Biscozzi Rimbaud
4 Piazzetta Giorgio Baglivi
A contemporary art collection in the heart of the historic center.
This museum is inside the historic XVIII century Seminary, and has a collection of religious objects and Baroque paintings dating back to the XVII and XVIII centuries.
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Museo di Arte Sacra
5 P.za del Duomo
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This museum is inside the historic XVIII century Seminary, and has a collection of religious objects and Baroque paintings dating back to the XVII and XVIII centuries.
All that is known about Apulian wine and farmers' traditions is documented here. It's possible to book a wine tastings, located 50 km from Lecce.
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Museo della Civilta del Vino Primitivo
19 Via Fabio Massimo
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All that is known about Apulian wine and farmers' traditions is documented here. It's possible to book a wine tastings, located 50 km from Lecce.