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40km (25 miles) SE of Brindisi, 87km (54 miles) E of Taranto, 905km (561
miles) SE of Rome
Universally known as the ‘Florence of the South’ for its architectural
and historic legacy, Lecce offers today’s visitor much more than a dip
into the art and sumptuousness of the past.
In fact, the city has completely changed its appearance over the last
few years, thanks to the implementation of an urban requalification
process comparable to an authentic ‘Renaissance’, which has involved
both the public and private spheres, with renovation and salvage
operations, improvements to the road network, safety, and services.
Shops, facilities, accommodation capacity, refreshment and catering,
art, shows and nightlife have all been elevated to levels encountered in
the more famous, but not more beautiful, tourist destinations in other
regions. All enhanced by the peninsula of wonders awaiting discovery
that stretches into the sea at Lecce’s feet. |