Guided Tour in Lecce and Paper Mache Workshop (3h)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

We offer you a special papier-mâché course, during which you learn the elaborate but satisfying process of creating handmade papier-mâché works, linked to the Salento tradition.

A skilled craftsman will explain and show the different stages of production, which is still carried out according to the ancient tradition handed down from generation to generation. Take part in a craft activity and, with the help of "poor" materials such as paper, straw, flour, glue and water, you will create a small handmade souvenir to take home!

What's Included

Light refreshment
Paper mache workshop
Professional guide
Driver / guide
Monolingual guide
Entrance fees to churches

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Parking: we suggest a list of parking lots near the Velo Service office and the historic center. Welcome to Lecce and see you soon! https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/kQCswlPjxhlELHiprQ8WMoXqwW6NnQ

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Crossing the characteristic streets of the historic center, we will discover the immense Piazza del Duomo, one of the most beautiful in Italy.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will admire the double facade of this church that, from its appearance in the Middle Ages until its transformation in the Baroque era, spans the centuries.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Short stop to admire a monument that through its bas-reliefs tells the story of long conflicts that have conditioned culture and local economy for centuries.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will discover the monumental entrance to the city, Porta Napoli, the 'Triumphal Arch of the city'.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The masterpiece of Lecce Baroque par excellence, a must-see stop to admire the most fascinating of the churches in Salento. The visual impact is definitely impressive and breathtaking. Looking at the enchanting facade, with the help of the guide, we will discover faces and strange animals carved on the Lecce stone.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    The column of Sant'Oronzo, about 29 meters high, is located in Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce. On the top it houses the statue of the patron saint made in Venice in 1739.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The Roman amphitheater of Lecce is a Roman monument located in the central Piazza Sant'Oronzo. It dates back to the Augustan age.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    The church of Santa Chiara is located in the historic center of Lecce, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    The tour ends in Mr. Claudio's workshop where we will learn the procedure for processing traditional papier-mâché and discover the secrets of the renowned workshop, one of the most historic in the city. During the workshop, with the help of the master, we will make a real small statue to take home as a souvenir!

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Velo Service Lecce

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