Travel Lecce, Italy

Pictures of the historic centre of Lecce

January 10th, 2010

Lecce in the province of Apulia has one of the most beautiful historic centre's of Southern Italy with the old Roman amphitheatre, the sacred Church of Santa Croce and of course busy Piazza del Duomo. Lecce is famous for its beautifully baroque shaped buildings and referred to as The Florence of the South.

Its difficult to list touristic attractions in this popular city because there is something interesting to find on every corner and the best way to see Lecce is by just walking through the different streets and alley's. There is also a little touristic train which is nice if you're travelling with little kids because they will love a ride on this one.

The old Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce The old Roman Amphitheatre..

During summer a lot of Lecce's streets are filled with market stands selling souvenirs, jewellery and other collectors items. A lot of the vendors are from south america and travel through the southern Italian regions like backpackers with their own hand made products.

If you're not into the markets there are also a lot of nice boutiques and shops in the main streets.

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Travel Tips for Lecce Italy:

Where to stay in Lecce: -

What to do in Lecce: Buy some drinking water at one of the tabbacchi if you're visiting in summer because it gets quite hot in Lecce.

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Travel Pictures of Lecce, Italy

  • Roman architecture in Lecce Roman architecture in Lecce
  • The old Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce The old Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce
  • The signed locks of the innamorati The signed locks of the innamorati
  • Saint Oronzo Square in Lecce Saint Oronzo Square in Lecce
  • Roman arches at the Amphitheatre Roman arches at the Amphitheatre
  • The half buried Amphitheatre in Lecce The half buried Amphitheatre in Lecce
  • The statue of Saint Oronzo in Lecce The statue of Saint Oronzo in Lecce
  • Cruising in the centre of Lecce Cruising in the centre of Lecce
  • St. Irene, The Church of the Theatines St. Irene, The Church of the Theatines
  • Street vendor selling hand made item Street vendor selling hand made item
  • Tourists in the streets of Lecce Tourists in the streets of Lecce
  • Cathedral's square in Lecce Cathedral's square in Lecce
  • Sculptures near Cathedral's square, Lecce Sculptures near Cathedral's square, Lecce
  • Street signs in Lecce, Italy Street signs in Lecce, Italy
  • Pictures of the streets in Lecce Pictures of the streets in Lecce
  • Shops in the old centre of Lecce Shops in the old centre of Lecce
  • Triumphal arch of Porta Napoli, Lecce Triumphal arch of Porta Napoli, Lecce
  • The San Giovanni Battista Church in Lecce The San Giovanni Battista Church in Lecce
  • Historic Lecce under Construction Historic Lecce under Construction
  • Great skies above Lecce Great skies above Lecce
  • Billboard of U.S Lecce soccer team Billboard of U.S Lecce soccer team
  • Street photos of Lecce, Apulia Street photos of Lecce, Apulia
  • Church of Santa Chiara in Lecce Church of Santa Chiara in Lecce
  • Pictures of Lecce, Apulia Pictures of Lecce, Apulia
  • Panoramic pictures of Lecce, Italy Panoramic pictures of Lecce, Italy
  • Baroque architecture in Lecce, Italy Baroque architecture in Lecce, Italy
  • Local making his way through the centre Local making his way through the centre
  • The logo of Lecce on main square The logo of Lecce on main square
  • Great pizzeria in Lecce, Italy Great pizzeria in Lecce, Italy

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Lecce Weather

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37 °C | 98.6 °F

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Name: Hilary
Age: 26-33
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Pictures of the historic centre of Lecce
Continent: Europe
Country: Italy
City: Lecce
Period: Jul '09-Aug '09
Lenght of stay: 5 days
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