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Alessano

Alessano is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy of about 5,078 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 43 churches and 43 caves. The must-see places are Castello di Caprarica, Torre Palane and Cento Pietre.

39.8938° N, 18.3322° EPop. 5,078

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see63
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alessano

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alessano
  2. Castello di Capraricaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Spinola-Caraccioloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Torre Palaneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Basilica Santa Maria De Finibus Terraechurch · 30 min
  6. Cento Pietreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alessano
Today’s loopAlessanoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alessano?

Castello di Caprarica (heritage site, about 5 km), Torre Palane (heritage site, about 7 km), Cento Pietre (heritage site, about 8 km), Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (heritage site, about 14 km), Basilica Santa Maria De Finibus Terrae (church, about 14 km), Faro di Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (beach, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alessano?

143 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 43 caves, 8 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Alessano?

Palazzo Ducale, about 1 km by road; Castello di Montesardo (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alessano?

Chiesa della Madonna Assunta, about 1 km by road; Chiesa dell'Immacolata (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alessano?

Start in Alessano, visit Castello di Caprarica, then Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, then Torre Palane, then Basilica Santa Maria De Finibus Terrae, then Cento Pietre, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.