A massive 16th-century fortress built to defend the city, now used for cultural exhibitions.
The main square, named after the city's patron saint, is a mix of architectural styles and the center of local social life. Charles V Castle of Lecce OpenLecce, Province of Lecce, Italy 2022-11-14 Vizita Lecce - Adresa.pdf
Lecce is the capital of the Salento peninsula and is famous for its unique honey-colored "Lecce stone," a soft limestone that allowed for the city's intricate, ornate carvings. Basilica of the Holy Cross OpenLecce, Province of Lecce, Italy A massive 16th-century fortress built to defend the