Statue of Giuseppe GrassiScavi di San Lorenzo - ApiglianoTorre Santa CesareaGrotta RomanelliGrotta Dei CerviAbbazia di San Nicola di Casole
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Muro Leccese

Muro Leccese is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy of about 4,883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 40 churches and 42 caves. The must-see places are Statue of Giuseppe Grassi, Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apigliano and Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazione.

40.1029° N, 18.3367° EPop. 4,883

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see82
Notable82
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Statue of Giuseppe Grassi, heritage site near Muro Leccese
Must-see

Statue of Giuseppe Grassi

Heritage site · 14 km

Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apigliano, heritage site near Muro Leccese
Must-see

Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apigliano

Heritage site · 16 km

Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazione, church near Muro Leccese
Must-see

Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazione

Church · 16 km

Places near Muro Leccese by type

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One day from Muro Leccese

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:21 pm

74 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 Muro Leccese
  2. Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apiglianoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazionechurch · 30 min
  4. Grotta Dei Cervicave · 1 hrs
  5. Torre Santa Cesareaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Grotta Romanellicave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Muro Leccese
Today’s loopMuro LecceseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Muro Leccese?

Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apigliano (heritage site, about 16 km), Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazione (church, about 16 km), Torre Santa Cesarea (heritage site, about 16 km), Grotta Romanelli (cave, about 16 km), Grotta Dei Cervi (cave, about 16 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Muro Leccese?

137 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 42 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Muro Leccese?

Palazzo Ducale, about 2 km by road; Dolmen Chianca (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Muro Leccese?

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Miggiano, about 2 km by road; Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muro Leccese?

Start in Muro Leccese, visit Scavi di San Lorenzo - Apigliano, then Monastero di Santa Maria della Consolazione, then Grotta Dei Cervi, then Torre Santa Cesarea, then Grotta Romanelli, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.