Lequile

Lequile is a place close to Lecce with 8649 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the province of Lecce.

Borders the following municipalities: Cupertino, Gala Tina, Lecce, Monteroni di Lecce San Cesario di Lecce San Donato di Lecce, San Pietro in Lama and Soleto.

History

Lequile is of Roman origin.

Attractions

Lequile has monuments of Lecce Baroque style:

  • Piazza San Vito, in the center of the city. Here you will find the Convento dei Franciscan ( 1613-1619 ).
  • Chiesa di San Nicola o del Redentore
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione
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