Arnesano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lecce which includes a square or plaza
Lecce
Lecce which includes a park
Lecce featuring a park and heritage architecture
Lecce
Spend a day visiting the ancient churches and palaces that line the streets of this quiet town in southeast Italy.

Armesano is an interesting place to visit when touring the towns and villages of the province of Lecce. It boasts a worthy collection of religious landmarks and grand palaces spread around a compact historic quarter. Arnesano’s quiet and flat streets make this a great place to explore on foot.

Start your visit at Porta Rande, the historic gateway to the old town. Next to this arched portal is the Monument to Our Lady of the Assumption, which has a capital based on the designs of the Baroque capitals common in Lecce. A statue of the Madonna crowns the monument.

Go to nearby Palazzo Marchesale. This 17th-century landmark stands on the site of the town’s old fortress. Today, the palace hosts art exhibitions and live music events.

Pass through Porta Rande and walk to Chiesa Matrice Maria S.S. Assunta. Established in 1581 and then renovated in the 1700s, it evidences Baroque architectural features both inside and out. Note the sculptures of saints located in niches either side of the main entrance. A short stroll from here is Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate, which stands in the middle of a small roundabout.

Spot paintings by Serafino Elmo at the Cappella dell’Asilo Bernardini. Admire the Palazzo di Selvaggio Guarini, commissioned by a former mayor of Lecce.

Find more architectural treasures a short drive from the town center. Set amid green countryside is the Cappella di Santa Maria di Montevergine, known for its interior paintings of venerated saints. Also worth seeing is the humble Chiesa di Sant’Antonio da Padova.

Take a break from sightseeing and relax at Il Parco Urbano, located in the village of Rione Riesci. Find bike paths, a children’s playground, an educational Neolithic site and other historic ruins.

Arnesano is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) west of the city of LecceOpens in a new window. You could easily fit the main attractions into one day of sightseeing and public buses connect the town with Lecce. Park for free on the town’s streets if arriving by rented car.

8Piuhotel
8Piuhotel
4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3, Lecce, LE
The price is Rp2.087.319 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
Rp2.087.319
Rp2.367.803 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

8Piuhotel
Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce
Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce
4 out of 5
Vico del Pitaccio, 4/6, Lecce, LE
The price is Rp4.845.728 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
Rp4.845.728
Rp5.402.053 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
The best in Lecce!
"We loved our stay at Palzzo Dant'Anna in Lecce! From the first moment we arrived when Mateo welcomed us, to the moment of our departure when we met the wonderful owner and creator of this unique hotel. The staff could not have done more to make our stay a pleasure. Alfonso and Mateo helped us with ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce
Grand Hotel di Lecce
Grand Hotel di Lecce
4 out of 5
Via Oronzo Quarta 28, Lecce, LE
The price is Rp1.858.887 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.858.887
Rp2.116.902 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railway Museum of Puglia and Sigismondo Castromediano ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
Old world charm
"Great hotel near the old city and the train station"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Grand Hotel di Lecce
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Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2, Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno, LE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Alimini ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
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Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
Hotel Residence Lupiae
Hotel Residence Lupiae
Via Guglielmotto D'Otranto 42, Lecce, LE
Stay at this residence in Lecce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Sigismondo Castromediano Museum and Gate of Saint ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"C'était un séjour fantastique, la gérante et ses soeurs sont adorables et aimables. Elles sont toujours disponibles. L'hôtel est très propre et facile d'accès."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2024

Hotel Residence Lupiae
limehome Lecce Palazzo BN
limehome Lecce Palazzo BN
Via XXV Luglio 13/A, Lecce, LE
Stay at this apartment in Lecce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room espresso maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Castle of Charles V ...
7.2/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Great location
"Great location in Lecce. Easy to explore city and surrounding areas via train/bus. Bus from Brindisi airport and then M1 bus took you close to the door."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

limehome Lecce Palazzo BN
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