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Lecce City Add-On

The ‘Florence of the south’
 
With its Roman amphitheatre and, above all, its wonderful Baroque architecture, Lecce makes an interesting and enjoyable add-on to another Inntravel holiday in Italy. Explore this architectural gem of a city from a well-located, characterful hotel.
Lecce City Add-On. 2 nights
Lecce City Add-On. 2 nights
 

Holiday information

 

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.
 
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Sightseeing

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • 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

The hotel is 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.
Palazzo Rollo
  • guesthouse
 
Prices
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  • Palazzo Rollo, 2 nights: 01 March 2019 - 30 November 2019

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

    Starting Add on 2 nights Single supplement
    1 Mar - 30 Nov 2019 £118 £50

    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.

  • 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
  • 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
What is included
  • 2 nights
  • 2 breakfasts
  • street plan
  • notes for a self-guided city walking tour
 
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