By Victoria de Maio
Like so many Italian cities, Lecce has a fascination history and story dating back thousands of years. Although touched and influenced by diverse cultures and civilizations, Lecce has retained her own unique charm.
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Lecce, capital of its province of Salento, is one of the most important cities of Puglia. As the main city of the Salentine Peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula, Lecce's ancient history and origins date back over 2,000 years. As with many cities and regions located in strategically desirable areas (e.g. Sicily), Lecce's story is one of conquest and survival.
Fonte: L'italo-Americano
