Lecce Travel Vacations
Nestled in Puglia’s Salento Peninsula, Lecce is brimming with historical attractions. The city’s distinctive architecture, known as ‘Barocco leccese’, is evident in the sandstone sculpted piazzas and monuments like the Porta Napoli and the Duomo. The Basilica di Santa Croce and Lecce Cathedral are particularly remarkable for their ornate facades, intricate statues and stunning rose windows. Stroll through the second-century Roman amphitheater and the imposing Lecce Castello, designed in the classic four-cornered defense tradition. History buffs can explore more of the city’s past at the many museums, while art lovers will enjoy the city’s famed papier-mache products. The gardens, fountains, and flowering trees of Villa Communale di Lecce offer the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon.
Highlights
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'Florence of the South'
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Lecce Baroque Architecture
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Papier-mâché
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Places to Stay
La Fiermontina lies in the heart of the old town of Lecce, close to historical attractions such as the Basilica di Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo. This boutique-style establishment, which was once a private residence, makes for an indulgent getaway. Choose from spacious rooms, with ensuite bathrooms, that boast a seamless blend of traditional design with contemporary comforts.
Palazzo De Noha is situated in Leece’s historic center and is just 35 minutes from Brindisi Airport. It lies close to the Duomo, churches and Baroque buildings. This elegant boutique hotel, which occupies a restored heritage structure, displays a fusion of period architecture and contemporary design.
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel is situated in Lecce’s historic center, close to the city’s main attractions. It occupies a 16th-century palace known as Palazzo dei Perroni, which sits opposite the Church of Saint Matthew. At the hotel’s main entrance, you are greeted by a statue of an angel holding a Ciambella, a ring-shaped Italian sweet pastry….
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