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Uggiano la Chiesa

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Uggiano la Chiesa

Uggiano la Chiesa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cerfignano, 11km from Grotta Zinzulusa.

Uggiano la Chiesa is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 3,294, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Uggiano la Chiesa sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Uggiano la Chiesa to your route.

About Uggiano la Chiesa

Specchia Gallone is a small Italian town close to the Adriatic coast and about 40 km distant from Lecce. Administratively it counts as a frazione of the commune of Minervino di Lecce, and falls within the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

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Where is Uggiano la Chiesa located?

Uggiano la Chiesa is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1009 latitude, 18.4487 longitude.

What is the population of Uggiano la Chiesa?

Uggiano la Chiesa has a population of approximately 3,294 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,294
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.1009, 18.4487

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Uggiano la Chiesa

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road

Salento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.

10 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta Zinzulusa

A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.

11 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta della Poesia

Near-circular limestone sinkhole pool at Roca Vecchia where the Adriatic filters through under the cliff: a natural swimming hole ringed by a Bronze Age and Messapian archaeological site. Best early morning before the crowds arrive.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Santa Maria di Leuca

The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Lecce

The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Gallipoli

A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Nardò Ring

A perfectly circular 12.6 km high-speed test track in Puglia, so large it is visible from space. Owned by Porsche, it is where manufacturers chase top-speed records at over 400 km/h.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Uggiano la Chiesa

  • Right hereOtranto to Leuca Coastal RoadSalento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.
  • 35 kmSanta Maria di LeucaThe dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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