Lecce stone, a kind of limestone, is the city's main export. Soft and workable, it's ideally suited for carving and sculpture. This is the fundamental key to the creation of Lecce's unique aesthetic.

Discover Puglia, Italy! Explore UNESCO sites, Alberobello's trulli, Lecce's baroque, sea caves, olive groves & its unique Adriatic & Ionian coastal cuisine.

One of the most underrated Italian cities by foreign tourists can boast the nickname "Florence of the South" thanks to its architectural and natural beauties. Lecce, in Apulia, amazes visitors ...

Every corner surprises with details carved in Lecce stone. Lively by day, evocative by night, it is the perfect place to get lost and be fascinated." The region of Apulia is renowned for its ...