Museo Faggiano
Museo Archeologico Faggiano
A homeowner digging to repair the drains uncovered two thousand years of city layers, from Messapian tombs and Roman remains to Knights Templar traces.
In 2001, homeowner Luciano Faggiano dug in his basement to fix a leaking toilet and unexpectedly unearthed layers of ruins: Messapian tombs and granaries, Roman-era foundations, a medieval monastery and carvings said to be linked to the Knights Templar. The entire house eventually became a private archaeological museum. Visitors can walk on glass floors to look down at the remains, descend a narrow staircase to the basement, and climb to the rooftop terrace for views of the Basilica of Santa Croce. Admission is about 5 euros and a visit takes about 40 minutes. The museum sits right between the Basilica of Santa Croce and the cathedral.
Opening hours
About 9:30 am–8:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Roman Amphitheatre & Piazza Sant'Oronzo
- Lecce Old Town
- Castle of Charles V
- Lecce Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Porta Napoli
- Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Galatina
- Nardò