Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,947 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This Busy piazza contains several points of interest including the Colonna di Sant'Oronzo and the Il Sedile. Next to it you will find the Roman Amphitheater.
It is named for the patron saint of Lecce, Bishop, later Saint, Oronzo.
Written 15 September 2023
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happytravellady
Macclesfield, UK904 contributions
Oct 2019
Whilst this isn't the square with the duomo, it somehow feels like the centre of the old town with lots going on. Tourist information is situated by the central ruins.
Written 20 December 2019
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Steveage
Rexburg, ID3,140 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
There is a tall column with a statue of the protecting Saint Oronzo on top. In 1656, when the plague was killing over a million people in southern Italy, Otranto and Lecce were miraculously spared. In 1658 Bishop Oronzo officially replaced Saint Irene as Lecce’s patron saint. The column in the piazza was with its original Oronzo statue was built in 1685. After damage, a new figure of Saint Oronzo was carved in Venice and placed on top the column in 1739. The wooden statue is covered in copper. The square is a hub of tourists, shops and restaurants. The newly discovered (1901) ancient Roman Ampitheatre is just off the south side of Piazza Sant'Oronzo. Parking for this entire little city is a pain in the buttocks! We parked outside the city proper at a supermarket and walked. Google parking lots before you go to Lecce.
Written 29 June 2018
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KTGP
Adelaide, Australia5,866 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
During the day this Piazza hums along very nicely but at night it is positively bursting with vibrancy. The passeggiata in Lecce is like no other, (Sulmona is close), even on cool nights, the weather didn't discourage folk. It seems like all of Lecce comes out in the evening to gather in Piazza Sant'Oronzo.
This is a large beautiful piazza, with some amazing structures as embellishments. Listed below are some of the gems to be found -
Column of Sant'Oronzo - The column along with its twin in Brindisi, both marked the end of Via Appia. It was gifted to Bishop Oronzo, for saving/ending both Lecce and Brindisi from the plague in 1656. The statue of Saint Oronzo was placed on top in 1881. Saint Oronzo is the patron Saint of Lecce.
Anfiteatro - Built between the 1st and 2nd century AD, it was only discovered at the beginning of the 1900's. At a time when Lecce had a population of 4,000, the amphitheatre could accommodate 25,000 spectators. Elliptical in shape, it is more than 100 metres long. Unfortunately a lot of it is buried under the city, but what you can see is impressive. There are good views looking down into it from the piazza.
Sedile/Palazzo del Seggio - built 1592. Was the Town Hall of Lecce until half way through the 19th century. It is now the tourist information centre. Stunning building.
City's Coat of Arms - Mosaic tiles which make up the city's coat of arms. A a she-wolf (“Lupa”) and a holm-oak tree (“Leccio”) crowned by five Towers. This lies just over from the amphitheatre.
Church/Chapel of San Marco - Built in 1543, by the Venetians living in the city at the time. Doesn't appear to be used as a place of worship anymore. Didn't go inside as men were playing cards. This is a really beautiful little church/chapel. Located next to the tourist information centre.
There are plenty of restaurants around the piazza, so you don't go hungry while exploring.
Bikes for hire are in the piazza. Some are for two people and have a canopy over the top, which is ideal for hot days. Lecce is very flat, making it ideal for cycling.
Don't forget to join the locals in their passeggiata.
This is a large beautiful piazza, with some amazing structures as embellishments. Listed below are some of the gems to be found -
Column of Sant'Oronzo - The column along with its twin in Brindisi, both marked the end of Via Appia. It was gifted to Bishop Oronzo, for saving/ending both Lecce and Brindisi from the plague in 1656. The statue of Saint Oronzo was placed on top in 1881. Saint Oronzo is the patron Saint of Lecce.
Anfiteatro - Built between the 1st and 2nd century AD, it was only discovered at the beginning of the 1900's. At a time when Lecce had a population of 4,000, the amphitheatre could accommodate 25,000 spectators. Elliptical in shape, it is more than 100 metres long. Unfortunately a lot of it is buried under the city, but what you can see is impressive. There are good views looking down into it from the piazza.
Sedile/Palazzo del Seggio - built 1592. Was the Town Hall of Lecce until half way through the 19th century. It is now the tourist information centre. Stunning building.
City's Coat of Arms - Mosaic tiles which make up the city's coat of arms. A a she-wolf (“Lupa”) and a holm-oak tree (“Leccio”) crowned by five Towers. This lies just over from the amphitheatre.
Church/Chapel of San Marco - Built in 1543, by the Venetians living in the city at the time. Doesn't appear to be used as a place of worship anymore. Didn't go inside as men were playing cards. This is a really beautiful little church/chapel. Located next to the tourist information centre.
There are plenty of restaurants around the piazza, so you don't go hungry while exploring.
Bikes for hire are in the piazza. Some are for two people and have a canopy over the top, which is ideal for hot days. Lecce is very flat, making it ideal for cycling.
Don't forget to join the locals in their passeggiata.
Written 22 June 2016
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OneAddictedTraveler
Lake Elmo, MN4,123 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a main square of Lecce. It is next to the Roman Amphitheater and is surrounded by interesting buildings. A statue of the patron saint of Lecce, Bishop (Saint) Oronzo is of interest.
Written 15 October 2021
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Haebee
Singapore, Singapore849 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
A very large and spacious open space surrounded by lovely buildings. The Roman amphitheater is on one side. Especially on weekends, it gets very crowded with many students and tourists plus locals. Families with little kids enjoy spending time or walking through this bright space. The tourist office is housed in a spectacular historical building.
Written 3 November 2019
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fcamp1122
Boston, MA24 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
Lovely city, beautiful architecture, great piazzas, restaurants, cafes, bars. A must visit when in Salento.
Written 8 October 2019
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alehope30
116 contributions
Aug 2019
No trip to Lecce is complete without spend some time in this square. It is unmissable the Roman amphiteatre that you can find here. It always great to see remains of the ancient Rome.
Written 19 August 2019
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Stephen M
Bristol, UK180 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Nice central square that has Tourist information office, Amphitheatre and loads of restaurants. Recommend one called the Green House (or something similar) that has GREAT views from the roof. Nice beer. Fair few steps to the top though!
Also the main posh restaurant in the square(sorry don't know name) where you can have the local speciality coffee with almond milk
One issue was the hawkers that seemed to gather in the square and were a minor irritation
Also the main posh restaurant in the square(sorry don't know name) where you can have the local speciality coffee with almond milk
One issue was the hawkers that seemed to gather in the square and were a minor irritation
Written 22 May 2019
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Danny S
Ramat Gan, Israel988 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This piazza is located between the ancient amphotheatre and the old baroque style old city, it is a good place to walk around, have a rest.
Written 30 April 2019
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Vorrei avere informazioni circa la festa di sant oronzo.grazie
Written 24 August 2019
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