Lecce’s first-century Roman amphitheater In balmy Lecce, an early evening drink supplies both refreshment and a brush with ...

Often called the “Florence of the South”, Lecce is packed with ornate Baroque churches, golden‑stone palaces and winding alleys that always seem to lead to another little piazza. There are heaps of ...

Outdoor seating sits in the courtyard of Palazzo Zimara in Lecce, Italy. Palazzo Zimara also has a concierge team that can curate local experiences, city tours, cooking classes, and access to private ...

Exploring the architectural gems of Lecce is more of a dictate than an option; they are everywhere. All of the buildings have facades carved of the local, soft sand-colored stone called leccese . Many ...

Puglian winemaker Massimiliano Apollonio shares tips on the best cafes, museums, parks and bike rides in his beautiful southern city Lecce is renowned for its cucina povera – it literally means “poor ...

LECCE, Italy -- In Italy, everything begins - or ends - with an espresso. There was a beaming September sun shining on the narrow Via Torino the Sunday morning we arrived early in Rome. From where we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. The Italian Baroque flourished in the South more than in the North, but ...

It’s not easy to carry a basilica on your shoulders, but, despite the summer heat, these men aren’t breaking a sweat. Carved into the honey-hued exterior of the Basilica di Santa Croce, the stone ...

A model wears a creation during the unveiling of the Dior 2021 cruise collection in Lecce, southern Italy, on July 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca) A model wears a creation during the unveiling ...

Thanks to dozens of mostly Baroque churches packing its maze of narrow streets, Lecce — the “Florence of the South” — dazzles with elaborately carved facades and interiors that erupt with symphonies ...