
Arco di Prato
Arco di Prato
Lecce, Italy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ Le Huy Son — 3 months ago
The Arco di Prato, on the Piazzetta Arco di Prato in Lecce, is a 16th-century vaulted passageway, a legacy of the Prato family.
It features a semicircular arch supported by quadrangular pilasters, crafted from patinated Lecce stone (pietra leccese), with a sculpted balustrade and Baroque decorations reminiscent of the family crest. Small side openings enhance the effect of a fortified passageway. The paved floor reflects the light, and the arch connects a street to a courtyard lined with ancien
**★★★★★ Alessandro Mancini — 4 years ago
It is a very nice suite, extremely clean, very well located in the heart of Lecce Old city centre and Diletta is always very welcoming and friendly. Fully recommended
**★★★★★ Alessandro Indino — 7 years ago
This small 16th-century monument in Lecce is connected to the Palazzo Prato, a prominent noble family in the city. A large round arch, supported by massive square pillars, supports a loggia with small columns and fluted pilasters. A curious legend surrounds this piece of local history: Leonardo Prato, one of the members of the powerful Lecce family, obtained a special concession from King Charles V: anyone passing under the arch could not be arrested. A little hidden gem...
















