Our detailed guide to this beautiful city in Puglia includes the best things to do in Lecce Italy, where to eat, stay and more useful tips.

Lecce (/ ˈlɛtʃeɪ /; [5] Italian: [ˈlettʃe] ⓘ) [Lang 1] is a city in southern Italy and former capital of the province of Lecce, with the second-highest population in the Apulia region. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula, and is over two thousand years old.

Bequeathed with a generous stash of baroque buildings by its 17th-century architects, the city has a completeness and homogeneity that other southern Italian metropolises lack.

2025年1月30日 · Lecce this ancient Italian gem is located in the heart of Apulia or Puglia as the locals call it in the part of Italy. It finds its place, in the region nestled within the Salento peninsula – Italys picturesque "boot heel."

Lecce is the Baroque masterpiece of Italy and stupefies tourists with its little-known magnificence, its noble palaces and undeniable beauty of its numerous churches. In 2010 the city has been listed in “Best in Travel 2010” by Lonely Planet.

Also known as the Florence of the South, Lecce is among the not-to-be-missed destinations when visiting Apulia. The white stones of Lecce, the historical wonders, the elegance of its Baroque architecture will make your next 48 hours unforgettable.

A baroque jewel in Italy’s southeastern heel, Lecce flourishes with the carved sandstone of its cathedrals and piazzas. Atmosphere and cuisine are the main attractions here, with rustic Apulian cuisine on offer at the countless wine bars and cafes spilling onto the city's cobblestone lanes.

2024年11月19日 · All you need to know about a planning a trip to Lecce, Puglia. The best things to see and do, where to stay, best restaurants in Lecce and travel tips to enjoy this stunning art city in Puglia. Lecce is one of the most beautiful cities in the South of Italy.

2025年1月22日 · Lecce is a beautiful city in southern Italy, in the heart of Puglia, with stunning Baroque architecture and winding alleyways that make for the perfect Italian escape. It is the main city in Salento, the bottom part of Puglia, and the province’s capital with the same name.

Lecce, often referred to as the 'Florence of the South' in Puglia’s Salento region, is built in the local soft creamy limestone with dazzling architectural surprises around every corner. The city is a minor Baroque masterpiece, where every street and piazza tells a story.