An introduction to Lecce in the Puglia region of Southern Italy.Commonly known as the "Pearl of the Baroque" and the "Florence of the South", this town has escaped mass tourism and truly is Italy's best kept secret . . . until now!

Street section in Lecce, it is known as the ' Florence of the South ' for its Baroque architecture,(Lecce, a „Dél Firenzéje” néven ismert barokk építészete miatt), Puglia region, Southern Italy, Nikon Coolpix B700, 35.8mm, 1/320s, ISO100, f/5.3, Nikon HDR photography, retouch Nikon NX-D, 2023.07.28.11:55 #Lecce

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