Lecce rises out of the broad plain on the spur of a peninsula.
Just miles from the Adriatic beaches and the Ionic coast, Lecce is more than a beach resort -- it is also a most singular example of a Baroque styling. Local materials have given a unique turn to classic Baroque invention. The intricate stone inlay work was crafted of the Salento area's friable porous volcanic tufa, which lends a curious light to the finished works. As regards its reputation as conservator of its natural and artistic wealth, Lecce claims a superior position to many of its southern confederates. This distinction extends to the graciousness and sophistication of its inhabitants, as well as its prosperity.
It is a city with a noble history which still pulses throughout its streets today.