{"id":1982,"date":"2026-10-10T22:15:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pugliaperfect.com\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2026-10-11T10:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T14:49:14","slug":"love-lecce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pugliaperfectvacations.com\/it\/love-lecce\/","title":{"rendered":"Amiamo Lecce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why we love Lecce Italy…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is much to Love in beautiful Lecce.\u00a0 Known as the ‘Florence of the South’ Lecce fascinates visitors with its architectural charm, art and culture.<\/p>\n

Lecce is a city in Southern Italy, with the second-highest population in Puglia. It is in the heel of the Italian ‘Boot’, and is over two thousand years old.\u00a0\u00a0Lecce is also an important agricultural center, and is well-known for serving high quality olive oil, wines, cured meats, and Burrata cheese.\u00a0 The city is full of fine restaurants that feature fresh Apulian ingredients, with rich culinary traditions and modern creative twists.<\/p>\n

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Why visit Lecce?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Safe, Clean city with energy and vitality<\/li>\n
  • Large enough to offer the interest of a city\/small enough to warm your heart<\/li>\n
  • Stunning Baroque Architecture<\/li>\n
  • Art- Paintings, Frescos, Statues<\/li>\n
  • The Apulian warmth of the locals<\/li>\n
  • Legacy of superb food and Wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Lecce is full of history<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The city was founded by the Messapians, an ancient italic people, around the 8th century BC.\u00a0 It was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, receiving the new name of Lupiae.\u00a0 <\/i>Lecce prospered under Roman rule and became a leading center for trade and commerce.\u00a0 The Roman Theater, and Amphitheater of Lecce were built in this period.<\/p>\n

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