Piazza del Duomo
Italy
The peculiarity of this square is that it's closed, with only one entrance. Inside you can admire the wonderful façade of old bishopric. In the night you will enjoy the special atmosphere coming from the lighting on buildings
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Piazza del Duomo, the symbolic heart and arguably the most theatrical space in the city of Lecce. As a scholar of urban design, I find this square fascinating because it is one of the rare examples in Italy of a…
Listen in the app2The 'False' Façade of the Cathedral
As you enter the square, the building directly ahead of you is the Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta. However, there is a fascinating architectural trick at play here. …
Listen in the app3Giuseppe Zimbalo's Towering Campanile
To the left of the Cathedral stands the massive Bell Tower, or Campanile. Built between 1661 and 1682, it was the final masterpiece of Giuseppe Zimbalo. …
Listen in the app4The Bishop's Palace (Palazzo Vescovile)
Turning your attention to the side of the square opposite the entrance, you will see the Bishop's Palace, or Palazzo Vescovile. This building represents the secular power of the Church in Lecce. …
Listen in the app5The Seminary and its Baroque Well
Next to the Bishop's Palace is the Palazzo del Seminario, the former school for priests. Completed in 1709 by Giuseppe Cino, it is often cited as one of the most refined examples of civil Baroque architecture in the city. …
Listen in the app6The Main Entrance and Interior of the Cathedral
Now, let us move toward the actual main entrance of the Cathedral, which faces the Bishop's Palace. While less ornate than the 'false' facade, it is no less significant. …
Listen in the app7The Piazza at Night - A Theatrical Finale
To truly appreciate Piazza del Duomo, one must see it after the sun has set. When the lights are turned on, the square undergoes a magical transformation. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Piazza del Duomo, I hope you carry with you a sense of the profound artistic ambition that created this space. This square is not just a collection of buildings; it is a unified vision of…
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What is Piazza del Duomo?
Piazza del Duomo is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3520, 18.1690 |
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