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Monastero degli OLIVETANI
Monastero degli OLIVETANI
The 16th-century cloister and the water well with four Solomonic columns.
The Monastero degli Olivetani building complex is a 12th-century monastic structure located in the city of Lecce.
Towards the end of the 12th Century (most probably between 1171 and 1174), the Norman petty lord Tancred of Hauteville authorized the Benedictines black monks to build the monastery. In late 15th Century, another Benedictine order took possession of the building and started a structural renovation that culminated, during the following century, in the construction of the famous cloister with paired columns. Soon after, the cloister was enriched with a water well surrounded by four Solomonic columns bearing a Corinthian canopy. Two centuries later, the building façade as well as the monumental staircase were built.
During the 19th Century, the town administration acquired the building that was initially assigned to public offices and then designated as lodging for panhandlers.
In 1985, the building was finally acquired by the University of Lecce that started deep renovation works. The monastery became a cultural center in early 90s and nowadays it hosts the Department of History, Society and Human Studies of the University of Salento.
How to reach the venue
How to reach the venue
- By plane: the nearest airport to Lecce is Brindisi (nearly 40 km to the North-West): it offers regular domestic flights to/from Rome Fiumicino (approx. 70 min.) and Milan Malpensa (approx. 95 min). The international hubs in Rome and Milan provide international connections to other countries. Direct international charter flights are available as well, especially during summer. Once arrived in Brindisi, regular coach links to Lecce are available. In addition, Bari airport (nearly 150 km to the North-West and linked to Lecce via several trains each day) offers regular domestic and international flights.
- By train: this is the cheapest way to travel to Lecce (especially in Summer). There is a main line railway station just outside the historic centre of Lecce. Regular direct regional and national train services run daily between Lecce and Roma (approx. 5/7 hrs), Bologna (approx. 8/10 hrs.) and Milan (approx. 9/12 hrs.), from where many further connections can be made.
- By car: the Italian motorway network extends as far Bari and Taranto (approx. 90 km to the West of Lecce). To get to Lecce you should take the motorway to Bari (either the A14 from Bologna or the A2/A16 from Rome) and then travel south-east on the SS 16 from Bari to Lecce via Monopoli and Brindisi. The estimated time to get to Lecce from Bari by car is approximately 1h30’ but it depends on the traffic and road works.
Hotel facilities having a special-rate agreement with the University of Salento
Hotel facilities having a special-rate agreement with the University of Salento
5-star hotels:
5-star hotels:
- Patria Palace (90-180 €)
- Risorgimento Resort (120-250 €)
4-star hotels:
4-star hotels:
- Hilton Garden Inn (77-147 €)
- Hotel Space
- Hotel President (55-100 €)
- Hotel Tiziano
- Hotel 8PIÙ+ (69-99 €)
- Suite Hotel Santa Chiara (70-120 €)
3-star hotels:
- Eos Hotel (60-115 €)
B&B:
B&B:
- Anita
- La Piazzetta (40-60 €)
- Mirage (45-110 €)
- La Dimora Storica
- La Dimora dell'Artista
- Il Tacco dello Stivale (40-70 €)
- Agriturismo Arangèa
- Palazzo Bignami
Farms:
Farms:
- Agriturismo Lu Panaru (79-119 €)
Hotel facilities without any agreement with the University of Salento but suitable for a weekend staying:
Hotel facilities without any agreement with the University of Salento but suitable for a weekend staying:
- Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
- http://www.acayagolfclub.com/
- Le Dune - Porto Cesareo
Bus and shuttle services to-from Brindisi airport
Bus and shuttle services to-from Brindisi airport
SHUTTLE SERVICES
SHUTTLE SERVICES
Shuttle service available at: https://www.airshuttle.it/
- How to reserve: online or by phone +39 0832 30 55 22
- Reservation requests must be submitted 48 hours in advance (at least).
- Per-route prices:
- 20€/passenger (1st passenger)
- 15€/passenger (2nd and 3rd passenger)
- 10€/passenger (4th passenger)
Alternative shuttle service available by phone at: +39 0836 57 28 24
- Minimum number of passengers: 2
- Reservations must be made in advance.
Bus Services:
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