Lecce (Puglia)

Basilica of Santa Croce in Lecce

Baroque detail of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Lecce

Perspective of Lecce, in Puglia

The Roman Amphiteatre in Sant Oronzo square in Lecce. Built in the 2nd century this theatre was able to seat more than 25000 people

Lecce is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula and is over 2,000 years old. Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments found in the city, Lecce is commonly nicknamed "The Florence of the South". The city also has a long traditional affinity with Greek culture going back to its foundation.

Puglia Highlights

Inspired Stays
Ristorante Aneto at Canne Bianche
Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel: Unplug From it All on the Adriatic Sea

Everything about this laid-back boutique hotel in Puglia prizes its host landscape — even the name, which translates to "White Reeds."

Italy in Brief
trofie pasta
Puglia-Based Scientists Propose a Method for Extending Fresh Pasta's Shelf Life

Amid sticker shock at the supermarket and increased rates of food waste in Italy, scientists have published timely research that could add 30 days to fresh pasta's "life expectancy."

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Montecreto, Emilia Romagna
The New Way to Participate in the Italian Renaissance

Through a pioneering project regenerating old industrial buildings and oil mills in ancient Italian villages, ITS ITALY social enterprise investment fund is paving the way to help local communities as well as foreigners.

Italy in Brief
olive tree
Xylella Fastidiosa: The Bacterium Devastating Puglia’s Olive Trees

First appearing in Italy’s bootheel region in 2013, the bacterium has since threatened millions of olive trees. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Places
Stairs in the rock, Gagliano del Capo, Puglia
Getting Back to Nature in Gagliano del Capo

Set on a cliff, this unspoiled town in Puglia offers incredible caves and hiking trails.

What you can't miss in Puglia

Top Experiences in Puglia

Properties for sale in Puglia

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Villa in Carovigno
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Seaside villa in Carovigno (BR) 0
Villa in Carovigno
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Villa with pool in San Vito dei Normanni (Br) 0
Villa in San Vito dei Normanni
320000
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Land/Plot to Build in Carovigno
125000
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Land/Plot to Build in Carovigno
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Complex of trulli and lamia in Ceglie Messapica (BR) 3
Country Home - To Restore in Ceglie Messapica
320000
Apartment in Ostuni ( BR) 0
Apartment in Ostuni
195000
Lamia in the countryside of Carovigno ( BR) 0
Country Home - To Restore in Carovigno
90000

Recipes From Puglia

Recipes
orecchiette
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Puglia's Signature Pasta Dish

Don't be intimidated by Puglia's primo (first course) par excellence: It's a simple dish for a weeknight dinner at home or an informal meal for guests.

Recipes
rustico
Rustico Leccese

Made with two discs of buttery puff and stuffed with béchamel, mozzarella and just a touch of tomato, the rustico is generally eaten in Lecce and the Salento for breakfast or as an afternoon or late night snack.

Recipes
Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Ph. credit Coral Sisk
Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Our recipe of the week is a tasty appetizer dish by writer and blogger Coral Sisk
Recipes
Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
Recipes
Tomatoes Al Gratin Apulia Style
Pomodori gratinati alla pugliese
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What others are saying about Puglia

@docjeff asks:

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@oks-rom asks:

Ciao a tutti! Buon giorno! 
 I’m coming to Puglia, Ostuni soon. Do you know where do buy Olive oil, from farmers/ locals.,not from 

supermarkets. ? Thank you ! 
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@oks-rom asks:

Ciao Everybody! We moved to Ostuni ( from Netherlands) a year ago, we are looking for friends, interesting people, international families or  any)). 
We bought a Trullo.  Would be nice to get contact , make friends. 
feel free to contact. 
Oksana and Bert 

 

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