This museum is quirky & quite different from any other museum. The story of how it came about is as fascinating as the building & artefacts it contains. Entry is 5 euros & this is definitely the best 5 euros you'll spend in Lecce. Don't miss it!

Absolutely fascinating. Do make some time to spend some time here when visiting Lecce. You won't regret it. The museum is family run so, if you are lucky like we were, you will meet at least one of the Faggiano brothers and hear the story first hand. You couldn't make it up. We were both so enthralled we forgot to take any photos. Worth noting that this would not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility.

I agree with the previous reviewers that this museum is very much worth a visit. Unlike other museums that display artifacts in cases, the museum itself is the show. It is a labyrinth of cisterns, graves, secret passageways, wells, grain storage. A visitor is immersed in the features that the family uncovered with all the twists and turns that 2,500 years of occupation produce. And the story of the family’s decision to create the museum is so inspiring and so worth of support.

Stumbled across this museum and so glad we did. Small private museum showcasing different layers/timescales of history. Informative and entertaining from start to finish, one of the best independant museums I’ve visited and a great back story to it too.

I wasn't aware of the ghost stories when I visited the museum, but it still felt very creepy. We didn't see any ghosts, of course. There's a lot to explore, including reaching the top terrace and descending into the well. Absolutely worth it.

A man was digging here to expand his cafe. He accidentally discovered tunnels, crypts, and artifacts! Profiled by the NY Times in a 2015 article, this is an interesting place to visit, especially at only $5.00 admission!

This is an ABSOLUTE must see in Lecce! We cannot express this enough. Our group varied in age from 20 to 55 and all of us loved it. Marco was a great historian with his lived experience. Go-you will not regret a minute of it!

All of Lecce history in a single house. This private museum shows the multi-layered history of Lecce from the pre-historic, through the classical Roman to the medieval and Templar periods. Being an ancient building it is not the most accessible (you need to be able to manage stairs) and some of the areas are tight for the larger individual (although not tall, my 44 inch chest and shoulders were tight in the lower levels). This is a definite see in Lecce and comes with multiple language self guided tour

Great little museum with lots of secret steps / passages . Nice written guide to take round with you with each are numbered . Great views from the roof top too. The staff are extremely friendly and as well worth the €5 entrance .

My husband and I came upon this great house museum by chance. It provided a fascinating glimpse into how the house had been used and who had lived there dating back to before C.E.- I.e. the birth of Christ. We spent a couple of hours there and for 5 euros we thought it was great value for money.