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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Properties for sale in Puglia

The Secret Garden Oasis (turnkey, furnished) 0
Town - City Home in Nardo
375000
Castellaneta Ref: 4973 1
Villa in Castellaneta
210000
Trulli Campione 1
Other in Ostuni
950000
Ceglie Messapica Ref: 4971 1
Villa in Ceglie Messapica
169000
Ceglie Messapica Ref: 4964 1
Villa in Ceglie Messapica
310000
Fasano Ref: 4965 1
Villa in Fasano
195000
Carovigno Ref: 4966 1
Detached House in Carovigno
67000
L'Antica Masseria 1
Country Home - Restored in Corigliano d'Otranto
2700000

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
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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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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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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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