{"id":7408,"date":"2022-01-27T13:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/tourism-lecce-our-guide-not-to-miss-anything\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T08:45:55","slug":"visiter-lecce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lecce\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Lecce, our guide to what to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We discovered the town of <strong>Lecce<\/strong> during our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/pouilles-italie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4462\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit to Puglia<\/a> in Italy. Its elaborate architecture has earned it the nickname of &#8221; <strong>Baroque Florence<\/strong> &#8220;, and that&#8217;s promising! We love visiting Lecce and wandering through its narrow streets. You will immediately fall in <strong>love<\/strong> with this beautiful city <strong>full of history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re here, it&#8217;s because you&#8217;re wondering how to visit the magnificent city of Lecce and not miss a thing. In the article below, you&#8217;ll find <strong>all our tips and recommendations for visiting the historic center<\/strong>, not forgetting the <strong>beautiful beaches<\/strong> nearby.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>And all our Lecce addresses on our map<\/strong> (restaurants, hotels&#8230;). We wish you an excellent reading!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"8e8c89\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e8c89;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_114958-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4319 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_114958-2-jpg-webp.webp?w=819&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_114958-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_114958-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_114958-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Lecce Our itinerary so you don&#8217;t miss a thing [map].<\/h2>\n\n<p>We suggest a walking itinerary to visit Lecce, to be completed in around 3 hours, with 10 points of interest we think are unmissable!<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since 2019, admission to the <strong>main churches has been charged<\/strong>. The <strong>single LeccEcclesiae ticket<\/strong> (full price <strong>\u20ac21<\/strong>) allows you to visit: <strong>the Duomo (cathedral) and campanile<\/strong>, the <strong>Basilica di Santa Croce<\/strong>, the <strong>Chiesa di Santa Chiara<\/strong>, the <strong>Chiesa di San Matteo<\/strong>, the<strong>Antico Seminario<\/strong> and the <strong>Museum of Sacred Art<\/strong>. Reduced rates are available for 12-17 year-olds. Opening times vary in summer and winter; admission possible until 15 min before closing time.   <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-ck02y wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-119920&amp;aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated accommodation in Lecce<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Porta San Biagio and its palaces<\/h3>\n\n<p>Located in the south of Lecce, the <strong>San Biagio<\/strong> Gate is one of the three gates surrounding the city. This majestic gateway, with its <strong>beautiful columns<\/strong> carved in <strong>Lecce stone (pietra leccese)<\/strong>, a typical blond limestone, puts you right in the city&#8217;s architectural mood. <\/p>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>majestic palaces<\/strong> that surround it, then enter Lecce&#8217;s old town.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"79858b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #79858b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Magnificent San Biagio gateway, through which you can visit Lecce and its town center.\" class=\"wp-image-4295 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C173&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C520&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C222&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C333&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_093811-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"8b8e81\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b8e81;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_094037-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C999&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4298 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_094037-2-jpg-webp.webp?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_094037-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_094037-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_094037-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Chiesa San Matteo<\/h3>\n\n<p>As is often the case in Italy, there&#8217;s no shortage of <strong>beautiful churches<\/strong>. Its <strong>Baroque fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> will keep you busy for a while, and the interior, in the same style, is just as interesting. We visited it <strong>for free on a Sunday morning before mass<\/strong> (depending on the service).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"9d8465\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9d8465;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_095319-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C999&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4296 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_095319-2-jpg-webp.webp?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_095319-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_095319-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_095319-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Piazza Duomo<\/h3>\n\n<p>This <strong>majestic square<\/strong>, almost entirely enclosed (only one entrance), is surrounded by <strong>magnificent monuments<\/strong> that give it a unique charm.<\/p>\n\n<p>Several buildings surround the square:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>cathedral<\/strong> ( <strong>Duomo<\/strong>) with its 70 m-high bell tower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palazzo Vescovile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Palazzo del Seminario<\/strong>, home to the <strong>Diocesan Museum<\/strong> of Sacred Art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In short, a <strong>must-see<\/strong> during your visit. During an <strong>out-of-season<\/strong> visit, the square was being renovated with <strong>tarpaulins<\/strong>: a good reason to come back! <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"927a5c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #927a5c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_102940-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C999&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4303 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_102940-2-jpg-webp.webp?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_102940-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_102940-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_102940-2-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Chiesa di Sant&#8217;Irene<\/h3>\n\n<p>Beautiful <strong>Baroque<\/strong> church on the route between Piazza Duomo and the Basilica di Santa Croce. It&#8217;s not always on the <strong>classic itineraries<\/strong>, so few people stop here, and admission is free when open. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If it&#8217;s open, we recommend you go in. We were able to visit it on a Sunday morning, this time after mass. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"382860\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"leccewidget1\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"95968a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #95968a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=800%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4299 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?w=1638&amp;ssl=1 1638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C1501&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=409%2C512&amp;ssl=1 409w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=960%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_104632-2-scaled-scaled.webp?resize=1228%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Basilica di Santa Croce<\/h3>\n\n<p>Another Lecce <strong>must-see<\/strong>: <strong>its Baroque facade<\/strong>, covered with <strong>sculpted details<\/strong>, is fascinating. We couldn&#8217;t get in, as it was mass time: check with the church office. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"999083\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #999083;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"9972\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100507-2.webp?resize=800%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9972 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100507-2.webp?w=819&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100507-2.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100507-2.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100507-2.webp?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"a99382\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a99382;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"999\" data-id=\"9928\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100604-2.webp?resize=800%2C999&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9928 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100604-2.webp?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100604-2.webp?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100604-2.webp?resize=410%2C512&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211121_100604-2.webp?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Piazza Sant&#8217;Oronzo and its Anfiteatro<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is the town&#8217;s <strong>main square<\/strong>, surrounded by buildings from different periods, including the <strong>ruins of the Roman amphitheatre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In our view, it&#8217;s more a place to pass through than a place to linger for long.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"948f85\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #948f85;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4301 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C190&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C569&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C243&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C364&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_105438-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C728&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Chiesa Santa Chiara<\/h3>\n\n<p>Another <strong>beautiful Baroque church<\/strong> (we warned you!). Admission is included in the \u20ac21 <strong>LeccEcclesiae ticket<\/strong>. When we were able to visit other churches for free (during services), we skipped the interior of Santa Chiara.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Pizza by the slice, Il Pizzicotto<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Pizzeria \u00e0 la coupe<\/strong> with <strong>fresh local<\/strong> produce, and everything is excellent. Pleasant little terrace on the street. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>A little tip from Pourquoi Pas Nous<\/strong>: have a spritz at the bar next door to enjoy the toilets.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"a46c46\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a46c46;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4302 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211120_121624-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Bakery<\/h3>\n\n<p>The last two points are not in the hyper-center. The historic center is a mix of religious buildings, souvenir shops and bars\/restaurants. <\/p>\n\n<p>Want to <strong>see the Lecce of the locals<\/strong>? Head for <strong>Piazza Mazzini<\/strong>: grocery stores, hairdressers&#8230; and &#8221; <strong>La Boulangerie<\/strong> &#8221; for pizza and chocolate croissants. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>&#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong> Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n<p>As is often the case in Italy, the cemetery is a city within a city. Quite close to the center, it can be reached on foot. Beautifully <strong>crafted tombs<\/strong> and <strong>cypress<\/strong> avenues make for a peaceful stroll. <\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1FAmCVB-tzuKJSPgIU3FYHSJDBIFsnQpq&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Lecce<\/h2>\n\n<p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; To find out more about this magnificent city, we recommend this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lecce-l731\/lecce-architecture-baroque-et-visite-guidee-souterraine-t382860\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lecce\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lecce-l731\/lecce-architecture-baroque-et-visite-guidee-souterraine-t382860\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=lecce\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique guided tour of Lecce<\/a> and its underground, which combines Baroque treasures with underground secrets.<\/p>\n\n<p>With your guide, you&#8217;ll <strong>stroll<\/strong> through the golden streets of the historic center, discovering the sculpted masterpieces of the &#8220;Florence of the South&#8221;, before descending underground to explore cisterns, crypts and forgotten remains.<\/p>\n\n<p>An immersive experience of art, history and hidden mysteries, ideal for seeing Lecce differently and immersing yourself in its cultural richness.  <em>(duration 2 h &#8211; guide in French, English and Italian)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"382860\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"leccewidget2\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep in Lecce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without hesitation, we recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/7rooms-guest-house-lecce-selection.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7Rooms &#8211; Lecce<\/a>, a magnificent hotel so <strong>well renovated (as we like it)<\/strong>, <strong>with a big favorite for the huge bathroom<\/strong>. We arrived and left on our own, and got lots of good advice on how to visit Lecce.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s right in the historic center of Lecce, <strong>from 95\u20ac with parking (outside the ZLT) + air conditioning<\/strong>. We stayed there for 3 nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/7rooms-guest-house-lecce-selection.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View hotel 7Rooms availability<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/7rooms-guest-house-lecce-selection.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"aaa7aa\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #aaa7aa;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-7.png?resize=800%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78421 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-7.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-7.png?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Are you looking for <strong>a place to stay during your stay in Puglia<\/strong> <strong>?<\/strong>  To help you, we give you all our advice in this article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-sleep-puglia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"52540\">Where to stay in Puglia<\/a><\/strong> in Italy, and share our <strong>best hotel addresses<\/strong> and <strong>unusual accommodations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our good addresses restaurant and bar in Lecce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Il Pizzicotto, excellent pizzas by the slice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already mentioned in the itinerary: <strong>pizzeria by the slice<\/strong>, <strong>fresh local<\/strong> produce, everything is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Caff\u00e8 Letterario<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great place in Lecce for a <strong>drink<\/strong> in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The unforgettable beaches around Lecce<\/h2>\n\n<p>Just a few kilometers south of Lecce, you&#8217;ll find <strong>numerous<\/strong> <strong>white sandy<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-belles-plages-pouilles-italie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4519\">beaches<\/a> and magnificent <strong>rock formations<\/strong>. Below, <strong>our favorite beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grotta della Poesia<\/h3>\n\n<p>Local favorite: an <strong>absolutely magnificent site<\/strong>, a veritable <strong>natural swimming pool<\/strong> that communicates with the sea. Most visitors go swimming (even though it&#8217;s officially forbidden); at the very least, a must-see stop to observe this <strong>natural wonder<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p><em>Parking 3 \u20ac \/ day ~100 m away, entrance 3 \u20ac; good deal: free after 7 pm and in winter (check with the season).<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"717e73\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717e73;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4305 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_105732-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach of Alimini<\/h3>\n\n<p>Our <strong>favorite beach<\/strong>: large and partly wild, <strong>surrounded by pine trees<\/strong>. <strong>Fine sand<\/strong>, <strong>shallow turquoise water<\/strong> over several meters: perfect for a lazy afternoon with the family.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Parking \u20ac3.50 \/ day; parasol + deckchair ~\u20ac20 \/ day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"686a59\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #686a59;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4306 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093552-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"9babb8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9babb8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4307 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C178&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C535&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C228&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C342&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_093738-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=2048%2C912&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Torre Sant&#8217;Andrea rock formations<\/h3>\n\n<p>A series of ultra-photogenic <strong>rock formations<\/strong>. The water is, as so often in Puglia, <strong>crystal-clear<\/strong>. We love this coast full of treasures.  <\/p>\n\n<p>No beach: towel on the rocks and dive into the blue.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Small parking lot; prefer early morning or late afternoon for sunset.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"708696\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #708696;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4308 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C190&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C569&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C243&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C364&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C728&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_102044-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=2048%2C971&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach of the Isole Asce<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>One of the closest to Lecce<\/strong>. Less spectacular than its predecessors, it is therefore a little less popular in summer. <strong>Clear, warm<\/strong> sea, <strong>fine sand<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"8f848c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f848c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4309 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C204&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C260&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C781&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_161435-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=2048%2C1042&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><em>Small parking lot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frassanito Beach<\/h3>\n\n<p>Access via a small pine forest; we like the <strong>wild, uncrowded feel<\/strong>. Little space to land and rocks for ~20 m, then crystal-clear water. Restaurants on stilts allow you to eat <em>with your feet in the water<\/em>.  <\/p>\n\n<p><em>Parking \u20ac3.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"818990\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #818990;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4310 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211119_095818-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Find all the beaches mentioned on the map below:<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=16n7RHx-8XwnJANPUEjw-SfbLheP2fGiq&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to reach Lecce?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Bari<\/h3>\n\n<p>Lecce is located south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bari-pouilles-italie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4823\">Bari<\/a>, about <strong>1 h 30 by<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">car<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1byQSe wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our tips for your car rental<\/span>\n<p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <strong>Car<\/strong>:  <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renting a car<\/a> is the best way to explore Puglia, its small villages and secret beaches, at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"259\">&#x1f449; To effectively compare offers and identify the best value for money, after testing several solutions, we use the comparator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"187\">Discover Cars, which compares offers from local and international agencies.<\/strong><\/a>. It&#8217;s reliable, clear and easy to use for car rental. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"598\">&#x1f4a1; Another key point: the comprehensive insurance offered via Discover Cars is generally much cheaper than that sold directly at the rental company&#8217;s counter, while offering more comprehensive coverage. This saves time and, above all, avoids unpleasant surprises when picking up or returning the vehicle. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"703\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">&#x1f697; As a guide, we found a car for <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"668\">\u20ac30 per day<\/strong>, to be collected from Bari airport.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/bari\/bri?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  Compare offers on Discover Cars<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Monopoli<\/h3>\n\n<p>We spent the previous night in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-monopoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4194\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monopoli<\/a>: a 1.5-hour drive to Lecce, initially along the sea. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4152\">Polignano a Mare<\/a>, allow an additional ~15 min.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free parking<\/h2>\n\n<p>We have indicated <strong>a large, free, year-round parking lot<\/strong>, ~1.5 km from the old town, on our map.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please note that, as in all Apulian towns, there is a <strong>ZTL<\/strong> in the historic center.<\/p>\n\n<p>This limited traffic zone is reserved for local residents. Overall, we recommend parking outside the historic centers to avoid the ZTL and maneuvering in alleyways.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do after visiting Lecce<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Otranto<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Otranto<\/strong> lies to the south of Lecce. Its <strong>historic center is protected by ramparts<\/strong>. Along the Adriatic coast, you&#8217;ll enjoy beautiful views of the small port and the beach with its crystal-clear waters.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"6f8dab\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f8dab;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4312 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211117_094542-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=2048%2C969&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gallipoli<\/h3>\n\n<p>Another fortified town: situated on an islet, a bridge links the historic center to the modern town. It&#8217;s a pleasure to get lost in the narrow streets. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"6b8193\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=800%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4313 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6b8193; object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211201_103134-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=2048%2C969&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Before leaving the region, don&#8217;t forget to explore the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-matera\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3983\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sassi of Matera<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/alberobello-trulli\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4218\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trulli of Alberobello<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s back up to <strong>Bari to catch our flight<\/strong>! Bye-bye Puglia, we&#8217;ll be back for sure. <\/p>\n\n<p>We wish you a <strong>great trip<\/strong>! Don&#8217;t hesitate to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. We&#8217;d love to hear from you.  <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We discovered the town of Lecce during our visit to Puglia in Italy. Its elaborate architecture has earned it the nickname of &#8221; Baroque Florence &#8220;, and that&#8217;s promising! We love visiting Lecce and wandering through its narrow streets. You will immediately fall in love with this beautiful city full of history. 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