Information on where to sleep in the municipality of Guagnano (Lecce)

Population: 6825 In total area: 37 kmq Density: 175 Accessibility: The urban centre of Guagnano is 21 km away from Lecce, the capital of Salento and can be reached from the state road 7. Common address of Guagnano, Lecce: Madonna del Rosario Square Tel.: 0832 – 704021 The existence of the municipality of Guagnano in province of Lecce It has been documented since the 14th century. In 1485 it was enfeoffed by the Zurlo family and then passed to the Albrizi family in 1575. In 1600 the Filomarino family took over the fiefdom. Today Guagnano is an agricultural centre of the North Salento, located on the sides of the state road that connects Lecce to Taranto and famous for its fine wines and vineyards.

What to visit in Guagnano?

Il historic center of Guagnano It boasts the presence of characteristic “courtyard houses” and interesting noble palaces. Among the sacred buildings of Guagnano, the following stand out:
  • la Mother Church dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and dating back to the 18th century with a splendid baroque façade.
La Church of Our Lady of the Rosary It was built around the middle of the 18th century. Inside are preserved the relics of four martyrs; of particular interest is the beautiful statue of the Virgin. Particularly the “Vincent City” house/museum that local artist Vincent Brunetti designed and created using recycled materials. The house and its owner appear in the ethnic documentary film Italian Sud Est. It is a destination for pilgrimages on cycle-tourist routes and daily visitors who pleasantly observe the Vincent Brunetti's house.