🇮🇹 Day trip guide to Lecce, Puglia

Lecce is a must-see city for any Puglia trip! This Baroque city is one of the most beautiful in Italy. It's reachable by train, so whether you have a car or not, go visit! In this guide, you’ll get: - 13 of the must-see spots in town, including my favorite shop for souvenirs! - the best tours of Lecce if you want a guide (walking tour and food tour editions) - recommendations on typical dishes to order - 3 restaurant options for lunch & dinner - 3 coffee bars, enoteca, or cocktail bars - the best gelato in town - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot ✨Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Lecce in a weekend guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!

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Lecce is truly one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. The entire old town is built in sandstone, creating this beautiful aged brightness on every street. Baroque architecture everywhere makes the whole place feel like a step back in time.

Lecce's charm is in its Centro Storico, the nearly entirely pedestrian old town!

Hard to believe but until 20 years ago, the historic center of Lecce was nearly empty. The whole area was largely abandoned. After the local government revitalized and restored many of the buildings, it’s easily the best part of the city!

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Emma | Where's Emma Now

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Amateur Italian, travel advisor, and adventurous eater! I’m a travel creative living in small town northern Italy, and I've been planning travel for over 15 years. I've lived on three continents and visited over 40 countries, so I'm passionate about helping travelers experience the best of a location, no matter where! I love both/and travel: I want to see the big sights AND the local hangouts, the big cities AND the small towns. I’d love to help you do it too! If you’re going to Rome for the first time, you don’t need me to tell you to see the Colosseum. But you might want me to tell you if it’s better as a guided tour or on your own, what add-on’s are worth the money, and what are the extra secret things your ticket can get you! My favorite part of travel is eating well: finding the local haunts, tasting a new wine, and trying the local dishes. Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive: sometimes the best of a place is in the street food! But if it is a splurge, I'll make sure it's worth every penny. I'd love to work with you to create the trip of your dreams!

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Digital Map

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