Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario, Lecce

Name: Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario
Address: Via Giuseppe Libertini, 5, Lecce, 73100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0832 308540

#18 among attractions in Lecce

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Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario

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Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario, Lecce

Facts and practical information

Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario (address: Via Giuseppe Libertini, 5) is a place located in Lecce (Apulia region) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 174 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°21'4"N latitude and 18°9'55"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Porta Rudiae (bus, 2 min walk), Lecce (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Anne's Church (church, 1 min walk), Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine (church, 5 min walk), Lecce Cathedral (church, 6 min walk).

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°21'4"N, 18°9'55"E

Address

Via Giuseppe Libertini, 5Lecce 73100 Italy

Contact

+39 0832 308540

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Day trips

Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario – 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario?

Nearby attractions include St. Anne's Church, Lecce (1 min walk), Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine, Lecce (5 min walk), Lecce Cathedral, Lecce (6 min walk), Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, Lecce (7 min walk).

How to get to Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica di San Giovanni Battista al Rosario:

Bus

Porta Rudiae • Lines: 101, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35 (2 min walk)
Viale Gallipoli • Lines: 101, 24, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35 (3 min walk)

Train

Lecce (10 min walk)