Lecce

Lecce is a city in the region of . Lecce has been dubbed "the of the south". Whereas many people skip it in favour of the nearby beach towns of the peninsula, this city, distinguished by its elaborate style of baroque buildings, has at least a couple of days of attractions worth seeing.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Lecce Cathedral and Lecce railway station.

Church
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is the cathedral of the city of …

Railway station
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serves the city and comune of , in the region of , .

Church
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The Basilica of the Holy Cross is a Baroque-style church completed in 1695 in , , Italy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Surbo and Merine.

Town
is a town and comune in the in the region of south-east . is situated 5 km northwest of Lecce.

Village
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is an Italian village and hamlet of the… is situated 5 km southeast of Lecce.

Lecce

Latitude
40.357° or 40° 21′ 25″ north
Longitude
18.172° or 18° 10′ 19″ east
Population
95,300
Elevation
53 metres (174 feet)
Open location code
8FGW954C+RR
Geo­Names ID
6542124
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In Other Languages

“Lecce” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Comune di Lecce”
  • Italian: “Lecce”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Super Carcere and Complesso Agave.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Santa Maria della Provvidenza and Palazzo dei Celestini.

Lecce: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Lecce and Otranto.

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