Places to visit near

Specchia

Specchia is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy of about 4,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 42 caves. The must-see places are Castello Dei Trane, Torre Palane and Castello Spinola-Caracciolo.

39.9391° N, 18.2978° EPop. 4,348

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see66
Notable107
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Specchia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

72 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 Specchia
  2. Castello Dei Traneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Spinola-Caraccioloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Torre Palaneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cento Pietreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assuntachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Specchia
Today’s loopSpecchiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Specchia?

Castello Dei Trane (heritage site, about 6 km), Torre Palane (heritage site, about 11 km), Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (heritage site, about 11 km), Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 14 km), Cento Pietre (heritage site, about 15 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

146 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 42 caves, 9 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Specchia?

Palazzo Risolo, about 1 km by road; Castello Dei Trane (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Specchia?

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio, about 1 km by road; Chiesetta di Sant'Eufemia (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Specchia?

Start in Specchia, visit Castello Dei Trane, then Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, then Torre Palane, then Cento Pietre, then Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.