Lecce, a charming town, nestled just in the heel of Italy's boot, in the southernmost part of Puglia, known as "Salento", is home of impressive and magnificent architecture style which has its pride in the local, sand-coloured stone called pietra leccese.

And if you have a sweeth tooth, be sure to stop for a coffee and a delicious pasticciotto Leccese, a local pastry filled with yummy lemon cream! Lecce is absolutely the icing on the cake on your tour of Puglia!
In Lecce, do not miss:
- the Basilica of Santa Croce, the emblem of the town; next to it is the Palazzo Celestini, a former monastery, which is now the seat of the Province of Lecce;
- Piazza Sant'Oronzo, dominated above all by the Statue of S. Oronzo, the town's patron saint, and by a well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre, half of which is still buried under the valuable Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie;
- Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe with its astonishing buildings;
- Porta Napoli, a Triumphal Arch built in honour of Charles V. Once crossed the gateway you will found enchanting palaces, churches, as well as the beautiful Paisiello Theatre;
- Porta Rudiae, again once crossed the doorway you will find amazing churches and a maze of winding streets among houses and courtyards.