Historic site · Italy · Puglia
Lecce Baroque Centre
The golden baroque facades around Santa Croce and Piazza del Duomo.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Lecce Baroque Centre matters
The Basilica di Santa Croce has a facade overflowing with carved flowers, animals and figures. Nearby Piazza del Duomo is a courtyard-like square, quiet and elegant. The stone glows in late-afternoon light. Come back at golden hour when the stone turns the colour of honey and the facades seem to glow.
Talking points
- Santa Croce's facade is richly carved.
- Soft limestone allows detailed work.
- Piazza del Duomo is atmospheric.
- A Roman amphitheatre is in the town square.
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