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Experience the sheer beauty of Lecce city!
The decorative city of Lecce in the region of Apulia has been nicknamed ‘Florence of the South’ for its abundant array of ornate buildings and glorious monuments. A soft rock from Lecce, a type of limestone, was used in alot of the construction of this city as it’s strong and resilient yet easy to carve. Lecce is located on the Salento Peninsula on the ‘heel of Italy’s boot’.
History lovers would thoroughly enjoy a walk here around the impressive ancient Roman amphitheatre in Lecce city. This massive structure was built in the second century AD and once held up to 25,000 spectators which would have flocked in to see a theatrical performance, a gladiator battle and other forms of entertainment in those days. Find out more tourist attractions in Lecce on our blog: http://www.italy-villas.com/to-italy/2014/southern-italy/apulia/lecce-city
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