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Castle of Charles V, Lecce

#4 among attractions in Lecce

Forts and castles, History museum
Castle of Charles V

Facts and practical information

Local name: Castello di Lecce Coordinates: 40°21'9"N, 18°10'28"E
Address

Viale 25 luglioLecce 73100 Italy

Contact
+39 0832 246517
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Castle of Charles V – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lecce Cathedral, Porta Napoli, MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, University of Salento.

  • lecce cathedral~1470 ftW
  • porta napoli lecce0.4 miNW
  • must museo storico della citta di lecce~1080 ftW
  • university of salento lecce0.4 miNW
  • museo sigismondo castromediano lecce0.4 miSW
  • st matthew church lecce~980 ftSW
  • chiesa di santirene dei teatini lecce~1260 ftW
  • basilica di santa croce lecce1 miS
  • chiesa di san francesco della scarpa lecce~1730 ftSW
  • chiesa di santa maria della grazia lecce~330 ftW
  • chiesetta di san marco lecce~640 ftSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castle of Charles V open?

Castle of Charles V is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 8:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sunday 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castle of Charles V?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Santa Maria della Grazia, Lecce (2 min walk), Piazza S. Oronzo, Lecce (3 min walk), Colonna di Sant'Oronzo, Lecce (3 min walk), Chiesetta di San Marco, Lecce (4 min walk).

How to get to Castle of Charles V by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle of Charles V:

Bus
  • Castello • Lines: 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 35, Fr (1 min walk)
  • Cavallotti • Lines: 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, Fr (4 min walk)

Train
  • Lecce (17 min walk)

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