Lecce “City of Art”, also known as the “Florence of the Baroque”, was founded by
the Messapians. During Roman times it took the name of Lupiae. After Byzantine
occupation from the 6th century AD until half of the 11th
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The elegant city of Lecce, in the heart of Salento, opens its ancient doors,
showing its 17th century churches that are decorated with the
marvellous pietra leccese (white stone, typical of Lecce). The material is also
used for houses (and other buildings, the roofings of our Villa Liberty for
example) and can be admired throughout the whole historical centre. It comes out
at its best seen behind a blue sky, or at night when lit by the characteristical
street-lamps.
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Lecce doesn’t have a strategical geographical position, but it is the cultural,
spiritual and economic centre of the entire province. Besides the splendour of
its monuments it has beautiful landscapes: sea, beaches, cliffs,
countryside...everything that is needed for a lovely vacation. |
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Salento, land of mixed cultures (Messapian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine), wrapped
up in sour scents coming from citrus fruits, tobacco and aromatic herbs,
surrounded by two turquoise seas: a land that offers its guests new emotions,
over and over again.
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Bed & Breakfast Villa Liberty - Viale
V. Alfieri 2 - 73100 Lecce (LE) Cell. + 39 349.0824774 |
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