Which one to choose in Lecce
Two churches in Lecce. Santa Maria di Cerrate Abbey has 1 ticket or tour to book; Lecce Cathedral has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Lecce, Italy
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate stands in the countryside about fifteen kilometres north of Lecce, in Puglia, Italy, surrounded by olive groves, and a ticket is required; it is managed by FAI, the Italian National Trust, which restored it and opened it to the public. It is one of the finest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture and a peaceful place far from the crowds.
Lecce, Italy
Lecce Cathedral stands on the Piazza del Duomo, an enclosed square in the heart of the old town that opens off the main street through a narrow gateway, so it comes as a surprise. A small admission is charged, and the ticket often combines the cathedral with the diocesan museum and other churches of the city, including Santa Croce; the combined pass is good value if you plan to see several.
| Santa Maria di Cerrate Abbey | Lecce Cathedral | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Monastery & Abbey | Cathedral |
| Opened | — | 1101 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | 1 | none listed |
| Official website | — | yes |