Vernole

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Vernole is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. ()

Alternative names: Population: 7.1 thous.Area: 23.66 mi²Coordinates: 40°19'13"N, 18°18'11"E

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Nearby attractions include: Stadio Via del Mare, Castello di Acaja, Chiesa madre di Calimera, Piazza San Sabino.

5.8 miNW
Sport venue, Football, Sport
Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce
149 min walk • The Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del mare, known as Stadio Via del mare, is a multi-purpose stadium in Lecce, Italy. It is mostly used for football matches and is the home of U.S. Lecce. The stadium was built in 1966 and holds 31,533 seats.
1 miN
Forts and castles
Castello di Acaja
25 min walk • The castle of Acaya, is located in Salento, 8 km southeast of Lecce. The castle stands on the site of the small medieval settlement of Segine, owned by the dell'Acaya family, a center that in 1535 changed its name to Acaya, named after the baronial...
4.9 miS
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Chiesa madre di Calimera, Calimera
126 min walk • The mother church of San Brizio is the main Catholic place of worship in Calimera, in the province of Lecce, the seat of the parish of the same name belonging to the archdiocese of Otranto.
6 miNW
40°21'33"N • 18°12'3"E
Piazza San Sabino, Lecce
154 min walk • Park
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello baronale D'Amelj, Melendugno
99 min walk • The Melendugno castle or rather tower, now called the D'Amely baronial palace, was built on the edge of the ancient city walls of the present town in the province of Lecce.
4.3 miW
Forts and castles
Palazzo baronale di Lizzanello, Lizzanello
109 min walk • Also known as Paladini Palace, named after the feudal family that erected it, it is of fifteenth-century origin and was originally built as a castle. Modified for the first time in the 16th century, it was transformed into a stately residence by...
5.5 miW
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Cavallino
139 min walk • One of the highlights of Cavallino is its picturesque old town, with narrow cobblestone streets and historic architecture. Visitors can wander through the winding alleys, discovering hidden piazzas, quaint cafes, and local artisan shops.
4 miSW
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Caprarica di Lecce
102 min walk • Caprarica di Lecce is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce. It is located in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. Antonio Verri was a poet and writer who was born in the town.