Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, Lecce

Name: Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa
Address: Lecce, Italy

#14 among attractions in Lecce

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Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa, Lecce

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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 former wore shoes as opposed to the latter.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°20'59"N, 18°10'10"E

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Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa – 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.

~690 ftN
Grand, old cathedral with many chapels
Lecce Cathedral, Lecce
4 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.
~1730 ftNE
Forts and castles, History museum
Castle of Charles V, Lecce
9 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.
0.5 miN
City gate
Porta Napoli, Lecce
12 min walk • 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.
~850 ftNE
40°21'7"N • 18°10'15"E
MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Lecce
5 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.4 miN
Universities and schools, Room escape games
University of Salento, Lecce
12 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”.
~1060 ftS
40°20'49"N • 18°10'13"E
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano, Lecce
6 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
~780 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Matthew Church, Lecce
4 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.
~1140 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini, Lecce
6 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:...
0.8 miS
1600s church with an elaborate facade
Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce
22 min walk • Basilica di Santa Croce is a Baroque style church that was completed in 1695 in Lecce, Apulia, Italy.
~1440 ftNE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Grazia, Lecce
7 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.
~1090 ftNE
Church
Chiesetta di San Marco, Lecce
6 min walk • The small church of San Marco, located next to the Sedile in the center of Lecce, dates back to the 16th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine, Lecce (3 min walk), Lecce Cathedral, Lecce (4 min walk), St. Matthew Church, Lecce (4 min walk), MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Lecce (5 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa:

Bus

Camera di Commercio/Stazione • Lines: 101, 24, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35 (5 min walk)
Gallipoli-Museo • Lines: 12, 13, 24, 25, 28, 34 (5 min walk)

Train

Lecce (9 min walk)