Lecce, Italy

Lecce

The 'Florence of the South', full of honey-coloured Baroque churches.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Lecce

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Basilica di Santa Croce and its carved facade.
  2. AfternoonSee the Roman amphitheatre and the Piazza del Duomo.
  3. EveningJoin the evening passeggiata through the old town.

Day 2

Visit the beaches and sea caves of the Salento coast.

What to eat

Pasticciotto, a custard pastry, and caffè in ghiaccio with almond milk.

Local tips

Make the most of Lecce

Beat the crowds

Lecce is quiet in the afternoon heat and comes alive in the evening, when everyone walks the old town.

Best photo spot

The richly carved facade of the Basilica di Santa Croce, glowing gold in the late afternoon.

Getting there

Trains from Bari take about 1.5 hours. The old town is compact and walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The beaches and cliffs of the Salento coast, like Otranto and the Grotta della Poesia.

Good to know

Lecce is called the Florence of the South for its baroque buildings. Try a pasticciotto, a cream-filled pastry.

Plan your visit

Getting to Lecce

Getting there

  • Brindisi Airport (BDS)40 km away
  • Bari Airport (BRI)150 km away
  • Bari140 km away
  • Tirana175 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryItaly

Questions

Lecce: good to know

Is Lecce worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. The 'Florence of the South', full of honey-coloured Baroque churches.

How many days do you need in Lecce?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lecce?

You can visit all year. Lecce is quiet in the afternoon heat and comes alive in the evening, when everyone walks the old town.

How do you get to Lecce?

The nearest airport is Brindisi Airport (BDS), about 40 km away. Trains from Bari take about 1.5 hours. The old town is compact and walkable.

What is there to see near Lecce?

Nearby hidden places include Alberobello (92 km), Polignano a Mare (108 km) and Llogara Pass (121 km).

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