Lecce

Lecce is the jewel of Puglia, the most complete Baroque town in southern Europe, boasting an astonishing number of churches. Less well-known than its northern counterparts like Rome and Florence, its sumptuous architecture, enhanced by the pale honey-coloured local stone and featuring elaborately sculpted gargoyles and animals, lends it great charm.

A characteristic southern rhythm or brio wafts its way through the city in summer. On the warmest of days, as the southern sun begins to climb, the streets become deserted by local people seeking shade and a siesta. Many businesses close during the hottest part of the day, the population only reappearing for the traditional passeggiata hour later in the day. In the evening, the elegant streets gradually fill with smartly dressed people of all ages, slowly promenading as the town springs to life once more.

Explore the town

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

We provide detailed notes for a self-guided city walking tour taking in the Roman amphitheatre and its small museum, parts of the old walls, and several of Lecce’s wonderful churches. Its main appeal lies in its elegant streets and ornately decorated buildings; whatever your opinion of Baroque architecture, you cannot fail to be impressed by the intricacy of the detailing.

The most over-the-top decoration in town is to be seen at the Basilica di Santa Croce, which has a fantastical façade to marvel at, ornamented with strange beasts and allegories.

It's not all about the Baroque, however. There's a small museum attached to the Roman amphitheatre, and the town's principal archaeological museum, the Museo Provinciale, also has some interesting exhibits from Puglia's long history, including Greek and pre-Greek ceramics.

Accommodation

Both of our chosen hotels are ideally located for exploring the town.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Suite Hotel Santa Chiara
Lecce
This is a stylish hotel situated in the centre of this Baroque city near to the Santa Chiara church from which it takes its name. There are 21 elegantly furnished suites whose amenities include wifi, air-conditioning and satellite TV, and the hotel also has an inviting roof garden with views over the city rooftops.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Palazzo Rollo
Lecce
- guesthouse
Palazzo Rollo is a small, charming hotel housed in a 17th-century palace in the historic centre of Lecce. The spacious and comfortable rooms have high ceilings, and are exquisitely decorated and furnished with antique furniture, though the atmosphere is that of a homely guesthouse. The hotel also has a delightful roof terrace where you can eat breakfast in the morning or enjoy an aperitif in the evening. There is a good choice of restaurants nearby for dinner.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

All prices are in £ sterling (GBP). If you'd like to see what they equate to in your currency, use the converter. For general information on pricing, see the 'your holiday price explained' page.

Currency converter

We can only accept payment in GBP, but you can use this converter to find out how much the holiday equates to in your own currency.

Please enter an amount Please enter a valid amount British Pound Sterling (GBP)

Currency is required

NB: this should be used as a guide only. Fluctuations in exchange rates could result in significant variation by the time you come to pay.

Prices for first-named hotel (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Santa Chiara, 2 nights: 01 April 2020 - 30 June 2020 & 01 September 2020 - 31 October 2020

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 Apr - 28 Jun 2020	£154	£84
1 Sep - 29 Oct 2020	£154	£84

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Prices for Palazzo Rollo (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Palazzo Rollo - 2 nights: 01 March 2019 - 30 November 2019 & 01 March 2020 - 30 November 2020

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 Mar - 30 Nov 2019	£118	£50
1 - 31 Mar 2020	£140	£58
1 Apr - 30 Sep 2020	£154	£72
1 Oct - 28 Nov 2020	£140	£58

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Suite Hotel Santa Chiara, Lecce
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2020	£10
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020	£10

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Suite Hotel Santa Chiara, Lecce (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 30 Jun 2020	£67	£104
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020	£67	£104

Room upgrades & extra nights for Palazzo Rollo

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Palazzo Rollo, Lecce
Suite: 01 Mar - 30 Nov 2020	£20

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Palazzo Rollo, Lecce (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Mar - 30 Nov 2019	£52	£74
01 Mar - 31 Mar 2020	£60	£86
01 Apr - 30 Sep 2020	£67	£97
01 Oct - 30 Nov 2020	£60	£86

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Brindisi airport website.

Lecce does not have its own airport – the nearest is Brindisi (45km), which can be reached by:

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	45 minutes	every 60 minutes

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	30 minutes	TBA

Lecce City Add-On

Holiday information

Lecce

Sightseeing

Accommodation