Gate of Saint Blaise

Known as "the Florence of southern Italy," Lecce is gorgeously baroque around every corner! This historic city begs to be wandered in the quiet morning. It makes for a great base if you want to explore the Salento region or spend days at the beach and evenings in a small historic gem. In this guide, you’ll get: - 15 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) - 12 restaurants at varying price points - 5 coffee bars, enoteca, or cocktail bars - the best gelato in town - 5 beach day trips, including which are car or train accessible - the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - recommendations on typical dishes to order

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!