The "Heel" of Italy — The Puglia Region

Lecce is known as the "Florence of the South." 🏛️ Its city walls, streets, and squares are steeped in history, with ancient architecture and carvings visible everywhere. Strolling through the old town feels like stepping back in time. If you don’t know what Baroque style is—or if you’re a devoted fan of it—Lecce is the perfect destination! The intricate, lavish carvings and decorations are so elaborate that they might even overwhelm those with trypophobia. Five churches in the city are absolute must-sees. ⛪ Among them, the underground crypt of Cattedrale di Lecce is a hidden and serene place of worship, supported by 92 monolithic columns carved with mermaids 🧜‍♀️, dragons , angels 👼, eagles 🦅, fruit baskets , and floral motifs 🌸—making the crypt a unique gem of artistic elegance. 💎 The old town of Lecce exudes a warm and soft ambiance, thanks to Pietra Leccese (Lecce stone). This golden-hued limestone 🏛 glows under the sun ☀️, giving the city its signature honey-toned charm. 🍯 It’s soft enough for delicate carvings yet durable against time ⏳, and its insulation keeps buildings cool in summer ❄️ and warm in winter 🔥. From Roman ruins to Baroque masterpieces, Lecce’s stone tells centuries of stories. 📜 #ItalyTravel #SouthernItaly #SeeTheWorld #Lecce #HiddenGems