Merine, ApuliaCastello di Carlo VCastello di AcayaParco Archeologico RudiaeSantuario di Sant'Oronzo Fuori le MuraFaro di San CataldoRiserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine
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Merine

Merine is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy of about 4,785 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 55 churches and 14 caves. The must-see places are Castello di Carlo V, Sedile and Basilica di Santa Croce.

40.3342° N, 18.2238° EPop. 4,785

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Within 30 km128 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see94
Notable103
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castello di Carlo V, heritage site near Merine
Must-see

Castello di Carlo V

Heritage site · 6 km

Sedile, heritage site near Merine
Must-see

Sedile

Heritage site · 6 km

Basilica di Santa Croce, church near Merine
Must-see

Basilica di Santa Croce

Church · 6 km

Places near Merine by type

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One day from Merine

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

48 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 Merine
  2. Parco Archeologico Rudiaeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello di Carlo Vheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Santuario di Sant'Oronzo Fuori le Murachurch · 30 min
  5. Faro di San Cataldobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello di Acayaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Merine
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merine?

Castello di Carlo V (heritage site, about 6 km), Sedile (heritage site, about 6 km), Basilica di Santa Croce (church, about 6 km), Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa (church, about 6 km), Lecce Cathedral (church, about 6 km), Palazzo del Seminario (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

154 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 14 caves, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Merine?

Palazzo Castromediano-Limburg, about 4 km by road; Palazzo Baronale di Lizzanello (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Merine?

Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie, about 1 km by road; Mater Ecclesiae (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merine?

Start in Merine, visit Parco Archeologico Rudiae, then Castello di Carlo V, then Santuario di Sant'Oronzo Fuori le Mura, then Faro di San Cataldo, then Castello di Acaya, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.