Chiesa del Gesù, Lecce

Name: Chiesa del Gesù
Address: Piazzetta Castromediano, 0, Lecce, 73100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0832 243131

#21 among attractions in Lecce

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Facts and practical information

The Church of Jesus or Madonna del Buon Consiglio is a church in the historic center of Lecce. It was for centuries the seat of the Society of Jesus.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°21'15"N, 18°10'17"E

Address

Piazzetta Castromediano, 0Lecce 73100 Italy

Contact

+39 0832 243131

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Lecce

Day trips

Chiesa del Gesù – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lecce Cathedral, Castle of Charles V, Porta Napoli, MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce.

~1040 ftSW
Grand, old cathedral with many chapels
Lecce Cathedral, Lecce
6 min walk • Lecce Cathedral is the cathedral of the city of Lecce in Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Lecce.
~1060 ftSE
Forts and castles, History museum
Castle of Charles V, Lecce
6 min walk • The Castle of Charles V, also known as the Castello di Lecce, is a castle in Lecce, Italy. It was first built in the Middle Ages, and was strengthened by Charles V in 1539, to a design by the architect Gian Giacomo dell’Acaya.
~1170 ftNW
City gate
Porta Napoli, Lecce
6 min walk • Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch city gate of Lecce, marking the entrance to the city's historic center along with the other two existing gates Porta San Biagio and Porta Rudiae. It is located in the vicinity of Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo.
~820 ftS
40°21'7"N • 18°10'15"E
MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Lecce
4 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1280 ftNW
Universities and schools, Room escape games
University of Salento, Lecce
7 min walk • The University of Salento is a university located in Lecce, Italy. It was founded in 1955 and is organized in 6 Faculties. The University of Salento commenced activities in the academic year 1955-56 under the “Salentine University Council”.
0.5 miS
40°20'49"N • 18°10'13"E
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano, Lecce
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
~1290 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Matthew Church, Lecce
7 min walk • The church of San Matteo is a Baroque Catholic place of worship in the historic center of Lecce, located at 29 Via dei Perroni.
~570 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini, Lecce
3 min walk • The church of St. Irene dei Teatini is a Catholic place of worship in the historic center of Lecce. It is dedicated to St. Irene of Lecce, patroness of the city until 1656, when Pope Alexander VII proclaimed the Lecce patronage of a bishop saint:...
1.1 miS
1600s church with an elaborate facade
Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce
29 min walk • Basilica di Santa Croce is a Baroque style church that was completed in 1695 in Lecce, Apulia, Italy.
~1650 ftS
Church
Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, Lecce
8 min walk • The church of San Francesco della Scarpa is a church in the historic center of Lecce, so named in the 16th century when the Friars Minor who lived in the destroyed convent of Santa Maria del Tempio divided into Conventuals and Observants: the...
~830 ftSE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Grazia, Lecce
5 min walk • The church of Santa Maria della Grazia, is a religious building in Lecce built in the Baroque period. It stands in the central Piazza Sant'Oronzo, opposite the Roman Amphitheater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa del Gesù?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini, Lecce (3 min walk), Piazza S. Oronzo, Lecce (3 min walk), Colonna di Sant'Oronzo, Lecce (3 min walk), Palazzo dei Celestini, Lecce (4 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa del Gesù by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa del Gesù:

Bus

Palazzo Celestini • Lines: 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 35, Fr (4 min walk)
Castello • Lines: 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 35, Fr (5 min walk)

Train

Lecce (17 min walk)