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Oct 5, 2024 · Why the Italian city of Lecce is nicknamed 'the Florence of the South'. Rich in honey-hued basilica's and elaborately decorated baroque cathedrals, the Southern Italian city of Lecce is often ...
Because of its rich Baroque architecture, Lecce is nicknamed "The Florenceof the South".[7]" Lecce stone"—a particular kind of limestone[8]—is one of the city's main exports, because it is very soft and workable, and thus suitable for sculptures.
May 1, 2024 · Called the ‘Florence of the South’, Lecce, Italy is a Baroque jewel, with winding cobblestone streets, adorable shops and restaurants, over 100 churches, palaces, archeological museums and Roman ruins. Built on the site of the ancient Roman town of Lupiae 2,000 years ago, Lecce is the kind of place you’ll want to get lost in, as I did in ...
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Lecce may be called the Florence of the Baroque. In this artistic tendency in Italy there is nothing that can be compared. This is how that the historian Gregorovius described Lecce. Lecce is the capital of the Lecce province and of the Salentosub-region. Located just 11 Km far from the Adriatic Sea and 23Km from the Ionian Sea, it lies in the midd...
Historic City Center
Lecce is known as the “The lady of the Baroque”. Its long and noble history is certainly witnessed by the numerous buildings and Churches scattered across its lovely historic center. The town’s great artistic treasure is its architecture with picturesque little lanes and Baroque churches with facades finely decorated. The 17th century was definitely the period of prosperity which led to grand developments and the construction of palaces and churches. These buildings adapted the fashionable Ba...
Piazza Sant´Oronzo
We start our tour from St. Oronzo square (piazza Sant’Oronozo). This is the central square and big heart of the city, surrounded by shops and cafes it is constantly full of people. A 30-meter column stands atop the square and a statue of bishop and patron Saint Oronzo is perched on top of it. It is one of the two columns which marked the end of ancient Appia road and originally stood in Brindisi. In addition to the column we find the remains of the Roman amphitheater, the Palazzo del Seggio (...
Piazza Duomo
Piazza Duomo(Duomo Square), one of the most beautiful squares in Italy is definitely the best example of Baroque architecture: it is closed on three of its four sides, with access only from one of them. The surroundings of the square, which has a charming atmosphere at night, are full of restaurants and bars where you can spend a pleasant time. On the left corner we find the double-façade Cathedralwas built in 1659 with a Latin cross shape and has 13 altars. The main façade is characterized b...
But Lecce is not only Churches, museums and Baroque buildings. Lecce’s old city center is a big outdoor museum: there’s a grace and original elegance in its wonderful small streets, alleys and courtyards packed with upmarket boutiques, antique shops and furniture restorers. There are many tours and activities you can do, here is a sample: Walking T...
Puglia gastronomyis exceptional and that of this area of Puglia is not far behind at any time. Try Ciceri e tria: one of the star dishes of Salento cuisine and one of the best known thanks to its simple ingredients. The main ones are pasta and chickpeas, in addition to aromatic herbs such as rosemary, sage, bay leaf and parsley. The rustico: a de...
Aug 28, 2023 · Often identified as the “ Florence of the South ” or the “ Lady of Baroque, ” situated in Puglia, Italy, Lecce is a charming and vibrant city, renowned for its Baroque style and cultural heritage.
It is one of the main tourist destinations of the Puglia region. Lecce is full of palaces and churches many of which are covered in carvings in typical Baroque style. The soft local stone made adoption of this style easy as it is perfect for carving.
Known as the “Florence of the South” for the concentration of baroque buildings, Lecce is one of the destinations not to be missed if you want to enjoy the authentic beauty of Southern Italy. Not just “Lu Sule, Lu Mare, Lu Ientu”.
