Porta Napoli, Lecce

Name: Porta Napoli
Address: Lecce, Italy

#6 among attractions in Lecce

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Facts and practical information

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.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°21'23"N, 18°10'7"E

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Porta Napoli – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1770 ftS
Grand, old cathedral with many chapels
Lecce Cathedral, Lecce
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Forts and castles, History museum
Castle of Charles V, Lecce
11 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.
~1780 ftS
40°21'7"N • 18°10'15"E
MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Lecce
9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~310 ftSW
Universities and schools, Room escape games
University of Salento, Lecce
2 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”.
0.7 miS
40°20'49"N • 18°10'13"E
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano, Lecce
17 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Matthew Church, Lecce
12 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.
~1370 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini, Lecce
7 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:...
0.5 miS
Church
Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, Lecce
12 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...
0.4 miSE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Grazia, Lecce
10 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Chiesetta di San Marco, Lecce
11 min walk • The small church of San Marco, located next to the Sedile in the center of Lecce, dates back to the 16th century.
~1770 ftSE
Memorial
Colonna di Sant'Oronzo, Lecce
9 min walk • The column of Saint Oronzo, about 29 meters high, is located in Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce. At the top it houses a statue of the patron saint made in Venice in 1739.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Napoli?

Nearby attractions include University of Salento, Lecce (2 min walk), Chiesa del Gesù, Lecce (6 min walk), Officine Cantelmo, Lecce (7 min walk), Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini, Lecce (7 min walk).

How to get to Porta Napoli by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Napoli:

Bus

Porta Napoli • Lines: 12, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35 (3 min walk)
Via Taranto • Lines: 12, 28 (3 min walk)

Train

Lecce (20 min walk)