The Florence of the South - a masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Apulia (Puglia)
Lecce
Known as the Florence of the South, Lecce is a masterpiece of Apulia (Puglia) Baroque architecture, featuring ornate churches and palaces carved from golden local limestone. Plan your visit with our [Lecce Baroque Guide](file:///c:/Users/spiri/APULIA/app/discover/lecce).
Sehenswürdigkeiten
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Basilica di Santa Croce
The pinnacle of Lecce Baroque - an incredibly ornate facade with intricate stone carvings
Piazza del Duomo
Stunning baroque square enclosed by magnificent buildings including the Cathedral
Lecce Cathedral (Duomo di Lecce)
Impressive baroque cathedral with two facades and stunning interiors
Historic Center Walking Tour
Explore the maze of baroque buildings, artisan shops, and charming piazzas
Weitere Orte zu besuchen
Zusätzliche Attraktionen
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
30-45 minutesBeautiful baroque church with ornate interiors and decorative elements
Chiesa di Sant'Irene
30 minutesFormer cathedral dedicated to Saint Irene, Lecce's patron saint
Chiesa di San Matteo
30 minutesUnique elliptical baroque church with curved facade
Roman Amphitheater
30-45 minutesAncient Roman amphitheater in the heart of the city, partially excavated
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Lokale Spezialitäten
Pasticciotto Leccese
pastryIconic custard-filled pastry with shortcrust dough, often with black cherry - best eaten warm for breakfast
Rustico Leccese
savory pastryRound puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella - perfect street food
Puccia Salentina
breadRustic sandwich bread filled with various ingredients - Salento's answer to panini
Fave e Cicoria
vegetable dishFava bean puree with sautéed chicory - simple peasant dish that's utterly delicious
Caffè Leccese
beverageIced coffee with almond milk - refreshing Salento specialty
Gelato Artigianale
dessertArtisan gelato in unique Salento flavors like fig and almond
Empfohlene Erlebnisse
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Baroque Architecture Walking Tour
Expert-led tour exploring Lecce's stunning baroque churches and palaces
Pasticciotto Tasting at Historic Cafes
Sample the iconic Lecce pastry at various historic pasticcerie
Evening Passeggiata
Join locals for the traditional evening stroll through illuminated baroque streets
Wine Tasting - Salento Wines
Taste local wines including Primitivo and Negroamaro at enotecas or nearby wineries
Cooking Class - Salento Cuisine
Learn to make traditional Salento dishes including orecchiette and pasticciotto
Praktische Informationen
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Beste Reisezeit
April to June, September to October (avoid July-August heat)
Durchschnittlicher Aufenthalt
2-3 days
Anreise
- ✈️ Brindisi Airport (40 km away)
- 🚂 Train connections from Bari and other major cities
- 🚗 Well connected by roads
Nahegelegene Ziele
Insider-Tipps
Lokaler Rat für Besucher
Visit churches early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
Wear sunscreen and hat - the golden limestone reflects intense sun
Many churches close for siesta - plan visits accordingly
Try pasticciotto warm from the oven at breakfast time
The historic center is compact and easily walkable
Evening lighting makes baroque architecture especially photogenic
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