Veglie

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Veglie is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. Veglie is 20 kilometres west of Lecce and 12 kilometres east of the sea, the Gulf of Taranto. It is bounded by the comuni of Campi Salentina, Carmiano, Leverano, Nardò, Novoli and Salice Salentino. ()

Alternative names: Population: 13.9 thous.Area: 24.06 mi²Coordinates: 40°20'7"N, 17°58'12"E

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Nearby attractions include: Castello di Copertino, Porto Cesareo, City Theater, Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo.

5.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello di Copertino, Copertino
148 min walk • The Copertino Castle is a castle in Apulia, southern Italy. It is located in the eponymous city of Copertino, north of Gallipoli on the heel of Apulia, between Manduria and Galatina.
6.4 miSW
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Porto Cesareo
162 min walk • One of the main attractions of Porto Cesareo is its beautiful beaches, which stretch along the Adriatic Sea. Visitors can soak up the sun on the soft sandy shores, take a refreshing dip in the clear turquoise waters, or enjoy water sports such as snorkeling and diving.
5.1 miNE
Theater
City Theater, Novoli
132 min walk • The Municipal Theater is the only one in the small Salento municipality of Novoli, hosting a rich festival of prose plays every year, as well as for children and families. It is included in the circuit of the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese.
7.3 miNE
Church
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Trepuzzi
187 min walk • The church of Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo is the mother church of Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
7.3 miNE
Church
Cappella dell'Assunta, Trepuzzi
186 min walk • The chapel of the Assumption is a church of Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
7.1 miNE
Church
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata, Trepuzzi
182 min walk • The church of Maria Santissima Addolorata is a church in Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
7.2 miNE
Church
Cappella di San Giuseppe Patriarca, Trepuzzi
185 min walk • The chapel of St. Joseph Patriarch is a chapel in Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
7.2 miNE
Church
Cappella delle Anime Sante, Trepuzzi
184 min walk • The Chapel of the Holy Souls is a small church located in the town of Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
7.4 miNE
Church
Chiesa della Purificazione della Beata Vergine Maria, Trepuzzi
190 min walk • The Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a church in Trepuzzi, in the province of Lecce.
3.5 miSE
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Leverano
90 min walk • The town is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and olive groves, making it an ideal destination for wine and food enthusiasts. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the countryside, soaking in the stunning views and sampling the region's renowned wines.
4.3 miE
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Carmiano
110 min walk • Carmiano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. Carmiano is in the heart of the province of Lecce and Salento. It is located 20 kilometres east of the Ionian Sea and 16 kilometres west of the Adriatic Sea.