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.

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Amazing Albergo Diffuso in the Itria Valley, Puglia 0
Business in Ostuni
700000
Trulli Campione 1
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950000
The Secret Garden Oasis (turnkey, furnished) 0
Town - City Home in Nardo
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Historic Apartment in Puglia Italy 0
Apartment in Squinzano
180000
L'Antica Masseria 1
Country Home - Restored in Corigliano d'Otranto
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Character Filled Trulli With Pool Near Castellana Grotte, Puglia 28
Country Home - Restored in Castellana Grotte
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Country Home - Restored in Ostuni
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La Ballata del Sole - HLGD 0
Town - City Home in Melpignano
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Recipes From Puglia

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
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Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle
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Tomatoes Al Gratin Apulia Style
Pomodori gratinati alla pugliese
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Bread and tomato salad
Friselle Bread and Tomato Salad
Friselle are a kind of dry bread made in Puglia with durum wheat and barley
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I am looking for someone to do a deep, thorough clean in my home in the Ceglie Messapica area.

Can anyone advise a suitable company or person?

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If anyone can help. 

We are in the process of purchasing a 3 cone Trullo in Puglia, which needs extensive restoration. Total internal floor area is circa 60sqm. I have read alot about the process involves, re "geometra" and skilled builders. 

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Buon giorno!

im Dutch; my partner is Russian.I have kids in Holland from first marriage. I’m the only ownership of the house.   Does someone know In case of death 

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