If you’re on the lookout for the grandest Baroque structures in Puglia, a visit to Lecce is a must. This delightful small town is celebrated as the Baroque heart of the region, sometimes even labelled as the “Florence of the South”.

The Baroque architecture you can find in Lecce is truly unique, and can be marveled at all throughout the old town. Nearly all the buildings in Lecce’s old town are made of light beige tuff, giving the city its very special colour scheme.