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Things to do in Novoli Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Novoli Italy. If you’are planning to visit Novoli for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Novoli and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Novoli and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Lecce (10 Km)

Porta Rudiae

Built on the ruins of an oldest collapsed door, the Rudiae Gate was rebuilt in 1703 by the noble Lecce Prospero Lubelli. The door consists of a single arch, flanked by two columns on each side resting on a podium and supporting a frieze.

Lecce (10 Km)

Porta Napoli

Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch of Lecce, which marks the entrance to the historic center of the city. It is located in the vicinity of the square Arc de Triomphe

Lecce (10 Km)

Chiesa del Carmine

The church of Carmine, together with the adjacent convent of the Carmelites, is an architectural complex of Lecce. In 1546, following an earthquake event, the friars settled inside the church of St. Nicholas, which the Carmelites dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel. In that place they built the new monastery and later erected the current church, which began in 1711.

Lecce (11 Km)

Duomo

It was first built in 1144 and was renovated between the years 1659-70 by Giuseppe Zimbalo to whom we owe the adjacent bell tower, 70 meters high and divided into 5 floors with very slender windows.

Lecce (11 Km)

Piazza del Duomo

It is a rare example of "enclosed square" where the baroque style is dominant and in which time ago the doors in the evening, of which are still visible impressive hubs, were shut.

Lecce (11 Km)

Palazzo del Seminario

The construction dates from 1694 to 1709 and was designed by the architect Giuseppe Cino. The exterior of the building is created from a strict order of raised tiles. Between them are two floors of eight windows with drawn frames. Inside there is the chapel that preserves the works of 1696 on canvas. On the first floor, the palace serves as a Diocesan Museum and as the Innocentian Library of the Diocesan Historical Archive.

Lecce (11 Km)

Basilica di Santa Croce

The interior is a Latin cross with three naves, the central one it is surmounted by a coffered ceiling in gilded walnut, the two sides are covered with vaulted ceilings and open towards seven chapels, each equipped with altars.

Lecce (11 Km)

Palazzo del Governo

The Government Palace or Palazzo dei Celestini, for three centuries the seat of the convent of the Celestine Fathers, is a Baroque monument of Lecce. The Palace is a single complex with the Basilica of Santa Croce. In 1549, following the will of Charles V to expand the walls and build a new fortress, the convent previously existing on the site was knocked down.

Lecce (11 Km)

Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini

Dedicated to Saint Irene, it has a grand facade and interior, with a Latin cross with a nave, it is modulated in a much more sober way than to outside .

Lecce (11 Km)

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

It is the elegant living room of the city and it is partially occupied by the Roman Amphitheatre of the III century AD, unearthed at the beginning of the twentieth century. In the square stands the column with the statue of Sant Oronzo, protector of

Lecce (11 Km)

Palazzo del Sedile

The construction dates back to the end of the 16th century on a previous building. It was built as a building for public meetings. The central part of the exterior is formed by an elegant arch above which there is a loggia with three refined arches. The volumetric shape outlined is provided by the four angular pillars. Inside it has shops that are rented by the municipal administration. The palace took on several roles over time as the seat of the City Hall, seat of the National Guard, and at the end of the nineteenth century, seat of the Civic Museum.

Leverano (11 Km)

Torre Federico II Leverano

The Frederick II Tower has a quadrangular structure and is 28.65 meters high. The tower consists of four floors, divided by three floors. Inside is the coat of arms with three shields and the weapon of the D'Anjou.

Lecce (11 Km)

Castello Carlo V

The castle of Lecce was founded in 1537 at the behest of King Charles V. The structure of the fortress was erected with military architecture techniques. It has two doors: “Royal Gate” which still allows access, and the 'False or Rescue Door' on the back side. It was founded, not only for defense but also cultural purposes, with a beautiful theater.

Lecce (11 Km)

Porta San Biagio

Porta San Biagio is one of the three gateway to the ancient nucleus of Lecce, dedicated to San Biagio. It constitutes the southern access to the ancient urban nucleus and is located near Piazza d'Italia.

Lecce (11 Km)

spiaggia di Acaya

Lecce (11 Km)

Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale

The Chinese Missionary Museum and Natural History owns various objects that the missionaries of the Friars Minor collected during their pilgrimage to the East. These are objects such as statues, tapestries, musical instruments, shells, examples of earthly fauna. Important for the enrichment of the museum is the collaboration with the University of Salento, with the WWF and the Environment League.

Lecce (11 Km)

Pinacoteca d'Arte Francescana

The Franciscan Art Gallery is located inside Palazzo Fulgenzio that dates back to the 16th century. It is an art museum that was run by the Franciscan Friars. Currently it houses a large collection of works, a hundred sixteenth-century, seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century paintings. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the art gallery is free of charge for all interested in art.

Lecce (12 Km)

Torre del Parco

Located in the heart of Lecce, it is one of the most symbolic monuments of the city of the of medieval and Renaissance period. The tower, more than 23 meters high and built on three levels, is surrounded by a moat in which were bred bears.

Lecce (14 Km)

Torre Specchiolla

Torre Specchiolla was built to defend itself against the attacks of the Saracens around the 16th century. It has two floors and has a square base structure in a truncated pyramidal shape. It is located on the cliff of Casalabate, very close to Lecce. Fortunately, today it is well preserved and this allows tourists to admire it in all its splendor.

Cavallino (15 Km)

Palazzo Ducale

The Doge's Palace or Castromedian-Limburg Castle is a construction from the second half of the 15th century. The interior, characterized by an atrium in which there is a statue in Lecce stone depicting the founder of the Castromediano family, houses vast rooms decorated with architectural elements typical of the Baroque period. Of particular artistic value are the gallery, whose cross vault is enriched by the symbols of the zodiac, the arms room and the living room.

Cavallino (15 Km)

Menhir di Ussano

The Menhir di Ussano, within the competence of the municipality of Cavallino, is 5 km from the town. The term menhir, of Breton origin, is obtained from the union of the words' men 'and' hir ', i.e. 'long stone'. This is 2.50 m tall and octagonal.

Cavallino (15 Km)

Specchia Sentina

The Bilge Mirror, is a megalithic monument present within the Messapian settlement. Among the many mirrors existing in the Cavallinese territory, this is the most important in size. Its function is that of defense and vigilance and takes its name from the Latin verb speculor which means “observing around”. The large pile has elliptical base and a height of 3 meters.

Lecce (16 Km)

Torre Chianca

Torre Chianca is an ancient watchtower that was built in 1569. It is majestic and 18 meters high, with sides 15.60 meters long each. This sixteenth-century tower was built by the Spanish to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The Tower is easily accessible by tourists and in an excellent state of preservation.

Lecce (18 Km)

Torre Veneri

Torre Veneri is located along the Salento coast of the city of Lecce. It was built in the 16th century with the aim of defending the city from attacks by the Saracens. The tower is also built on two floors, on the ground floor there is a cistern and a stone staircase. The tower deserves to be seen, especially since it is a beautiful example of construction from the 16th century.

Porto Cesareo (18 Km)

Riserva Naturale Orientata Regionale "Palude del Conte e Duna costiera"

The Regional Oriented Nature Reserve “Palude del Count and Coastal Dune of Porto Cesareo” extends entirely throughout the coastal territory of the homonymous municipality for 898.29 ha total.

Porto Cesareo (18 Km)

Museo Talassografico

The Thalassographic Museum contains a malacological collection, a herbarium and rare fish species.

Porto Cesareo (19 Km)

Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso

The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is located in front of the Caesarea Tower and was erected in 1880. The building looks like a church with typical Mediterranean colors and is located on the seafront a few meters from the beautiful Ionian Sea. This is characterized by essential architectural lines and houses two papier-mache statues: the statue of Saint Caesarea and that of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the patroness of the country.

Porto Cesareo (19 Km)

Museo di Biologia Marina

The Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo is dedicated to fauna and marine flora and its habitat. This was founded in 1966 by naturalist Pietro Parenzan, who then donated the collections to the University of Lecce in 1977.

Porto Cesareo (19 Km)

Area Marina Protetta

The Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Natural Area is an area of the Puglia region established in 1997 by Decree 12 December 1997 of the Ministry of the Environment. It occupies an area of 16,654 ha and is the third largest extension in Italy. The area is divided into three zones with different protection regime.

Lecce (19 Km)

Spiaggia Torre Veneri

Porto Cesareo (19 Km)

Torre Cesarea

The Casarea Tower is a coastal watchtower built from 1568 by Virgilio Pugliese, designed by the engineer Giovanni Tommaso Scala. The building was built with tuff blocks, has a quadrangular floor plan, and is 16 meters high. Today, the structure is the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza.

Porto Cesareo (19 Km)

Torre Chianca

Torre Chianca is an ancient sixteenth-century tower built by the Spanish to defend Salento from attacks by Saracen pirates. Its construction began in 1569, and became one of the most impressive on the whole coast of Salento.

Torre Lapillo (19 Km)

Spiaggia Porto Cesareo

Porto Cesareo (20 Km)

Isola dei Conigli o Isola Grande

Very close to the coast of Porto Cesareo, the Rabbit Island is easily accessible by swimming or by small boats. The islet is 400 meters wide and 2.5 km long. The island, which was known as 'Isola Grande, 'was renamed by the local inhabitants 'Isle of Rabbits' because of the ancient habit of raising colonies of rabbits in the wild.

Porto Cesareo (20 Km)

Spiaggia di Torre Chianca

Porto Cesareo (20 Km)

Isola della Malva

The Island of Malva, so called for the substantial presence of tree mallow, is characterized by a dry and brackish cliff, dark gray in color with numerous pools of sea water. This is within walking distance through a very low seabed, so it's worth a walk in the water to enjoy the lovely beach.

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Tenuta Monacelli & Masseria Giampaolo

Lecce (11 Km) - Via Giacomo Monticelli, Località Cerrate

e-mail www +39832382037

In the heart of the extraordinary land of Salento stretch in balance between two seas, lies a special jewel: Tenuta Monacelli & Masseria Giampaolo. Nature strikes in the first place, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding ancient olive groves, a strong symbol of identify. Beautiful and glamorous bases especially for lovers wanting to enjoy the rich achitectural heritage, wonderful coastline, historic-archeological resources, amazing food & wines and other pleasures. The real icing on the cake is the huge pool offering relax and vitality among olive trees. Tradition and confort, style and space everywhere combine to make a truly unique experience, feeling a deep sense of wellbeing; the opportunity to become one with nature, to feel energized.

Hotel Bar Miramare

Porto Cesareo (18 Km) - P.Za N. Sauro,11

e-mail www +39833569025

Hotel Bar Miramare is located right on the water at Porto Cesareo, in a retro building owned by the Rocco family since 1890. The hotel has 11 rooms, a bar and pizzeria, with a confectionery and ice cream shop for an extra sweet touch. The stylish rooms have beautiful views over the water of the Adriatic Sea.

Baiamalva Resort

Porto Cesareo (18 Km) - Via Dei Bacini Snc

e-mail www +39833565336

The Resort Baiamalva, whose name was inspired by one of the islands that emerge in the Marine Protected Area of Porto Cesareo, is a recent building. It is located in the beautiful stretch of coast between Gallipoli and Taranto. The Resort stay just 2 km from Porto Cesareo center, close to the coast, in a large green space

IL SALENTINO B&B

Lequile (10 Km) - Via San Pietro In Lama 73

e-mail www +393703061727

B&b LecceSalento

Lecce (10 Km) - Via Dei Mocenigo , 2

e-mail www +39832307349

The Bed & Breakfast "LecceSalento" is located in a building next to Piazza Sant’Oronzo, right into the heart of the city; a few steps away from the historical quarter of Baroque Lecce. The Furniture is modern; every room is heated during the winter months and there is air conditioning during the summer months. The rooms are equipped with a television, a DVD player, a small refrigerator and free high speed WI-FI Internet Access directly in your room..

2F SALENTO

Copertino (11 Km) - Via Cosimo Mariano 259

e-mail www +393490888588

I TABACCHI

Cavallino (13 Km) - Via Prov. Cavallino San Cesario

e-mail www +39832612938

At few minutes from Lecce's historical center and well located to visit the most beautiful sites of Salento (Gallipoli, Otranto and sands or rocks beaches of Adriatic and jonian sea, I TABACCHI, surrounded by a big garden,offers threes wide and confortables rooms with bathroom, breakfast with fresh local products, parking. It'is possible to rent all the appartment (6 to 8 beds).

CELI BLU

Lizzanello (16 Km) - Via Paladini 55

e-mail www +393276880959

TOURIST

Nardo' (18 Km) - Caravaggio 1

e-mail www +39833-566942

IL GABBIANO

Porto Cesareo (18 Km) - Via Alfieri 1? Piano 10

e-mail www

SAMADHI

Zollino (25 Km) - Via Stazione 116

e-mail www +39836/600284

NATURALIS BIO RESORT

Martano (28 Km) - Via Traglia S.N.

e-mail www +393498251363

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Things to do in Novoli Italy – what to see attractions and activities

What To See near Novoli

Porta Rudiae

Porta Napoli

Chiesa del Carmine

Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

Palazzo del Seminario

Basilica di Santa Croce

Palazzo del Governo

Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

Palazzo del Sedile

Torre Federico II Leverano

Castello Carlo V

Porta San Biagio

spiaggia di Acaya

Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale

Pinacoteca d'Arte Francescana

Torre del Parco

Torre Specchiolla

Palazzo Ducale

Menhir di Ussano

Specchia Sentina

Torre Chianca

Torre Veneri

Riserva Naturale Orientata Regionale "Palude del Conte e Duna costiera"

Museo Talassografico

Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso

Museo di Biologia Marina

Area Marina Protetta

Spiaggia Torre Veneri

Torre Cesarea

Torre Chianca

Spiaggia Porto Cesareo

Isola dei Conigli o Isola Grande

Spiaggia di Torre Chianca

Isola della Malva

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