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

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.

Buying property
its for italy
How to Help Revitalize Italy's Villages

ITS Lending leads a pioneering group of people crowdfunding co-working spaces and turn-key properties in true Italian hamlets

Delicacies
assortment of nuts
Seven of Italy’s Most Prized Nuts

Italy produces some of the world’s finest nuts, discover some favorites.

Travel Guide
colli euganei
Five Breathtaking Hilly Landscapes of Italy

Take a road trip in the hilly landscapes of Italy, amid ancient villages and foodie finds.

City
bari
Four Italians Towns to Visit in Winter

Escape the blues of winter by heading to these four sunny destination with mild climate.

What you can't miss in Puglia

Top Experiences in Puglia

Best places to stay in Puglia

Properties for sale in Puglia

Carovigno Ref: 4659 1
Villa in Carovigno
390000
Ostuni Ref: 5020 1
Detached House in Ostuni
289000
Pool at sundown
Villa in Ostuni
595000
Carovigno Ref: 4966 1
Detached House in Carovigno
67000
Villa in the countryside in Carovigno (BR) 0
Villa in Carovigno
140000
Martina Franca Ref: 4940 1
Detached House in Martina Franca
140000
San Vito dei Normanni Ref: 4881 1
Country Home - To Restore in San Vito dei Normanni
32000
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Country Home - To Restore in Carovigno
55000

Recipes From Puglia

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
Recipes
Bread and tomato salad
Friselle Bread and Tomato Salad
Friselle are a kind of dry bread made in Puglia with durum wheat and barley
more recipes

What others are saying about Puglia

@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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@Georgette Jupe asks:

Hello everyone! We're working on the next issue of Bellissimo magazine and are will be covering all that is captivating and curious about the region of Puglia.

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