Cape Leuca

Cape Leuca is a cape in , , . Cape Leuca is situated nearby to the destroyed locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Capo Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse and Museum Vito Mele.

Lighthouse
Photo: Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Santa Maria di Leuca lighthouse is an active light located at the extremity of nearby the same name Sanctuary.

Museum
Photo: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Church
Photo: Bgag, CC0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Maria di Leuca and Salignano.

Photo: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village of the region in . It belongs to the municipality of Castrignano del Capo and represents the southernmost inhabited centre of the region.

Hamlet
Photo: Lupiae, Public domain.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km north of Cape Leuca.

Hamlet
Photo: Luana Prontera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km northwest of Cape Leuca.

Cape Leuca

Latitude
39.79369° or 39° 47′ 37″ north
Longitude
18.36895° or 18° 22′ 8″ east
Open location code
8FFWQ9V9+FH
Geo­Names ID
2523321
Wiki­data ID
Q34835823
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Satellite Map

Discover Cape Leuca from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Norwegian Bokmål—“Cape Leuca” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Capo Santa Maria di Leuca”
  • Italian: “capo Santa Maria di Leuca”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Capo Santa Maria di Leuca”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Punta Mèliso and Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse.

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