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Residence Open Village - Torre dell'Orso, Lecce Ugento - The Gold Bay - La Baia D'oro Village Ugento - MASSERIA CASINA DEI CARI Ugento - Holiday Farm Specolizzi Porto Cesareo - MASSERIA SALMENTA Otranto - Hotel Degli Haethey Galatina - Hotel Hermitage Gallipoli - Victoria Palace Hotel Gallipoli - Hotel Palazzo del Corso Lecce Historical Buildings And Monuments, Salento, Apulia, South Italy The Roman amphitheater Rising in the heart of Lecce in Salento and dating back to the age of Adriano, in the first half of the 2nd century A.D. was discovered by chance only in 1901 and brought to light in 1938. Built in Leccese stone and covered in white marble, the amphitheater measured 102x83 meters and could hold 10-15 thousand spectators. Today are seen only the lower stairs and half of the entire structure remains buried. The Castle of Carlo V Rebuilt in 1539-49 by order of the Emperor Carlo V d'Asburgo, who wished to strengthen the defensive system at the limits of the empire, the Castle of Lecce is a splendid example of military architecture of the '1500’s, extremely evolved in form and in defensive solutions. The strong bastions are trapezoid in form and enclose a pre-existing fort, which dates back to the Angioini. The Leccese Baroque also finds magnificent expression in the noble palaces, although in a less splendid manner than in the churches. Palazzo dei Celestini Located next to the church of Santa Croce, the Palazzo dei Celestini is a former convent transformed into a government palace. The current facade was made by Antonio Zimbalo between 1659 and 1695 with two sets of windows set in cornices rich in decorative motifs. Palazzo del Seminario This is one of the most famous monuments of Lecce, signed by architect Giuseppe Cino. With its composed beauty, attenuating the Baroque exuberance of piazza Duomo, contributing to making it one of the most beautiful piazzas of Italy. In the courtyard of the palace you may admire the famous Baroque well, richly decorated with ivy, grape vines, cherubs and festoons. Lecce, Salento, Apulia La Dolce Vita, Italy In summer, the Lecce movement transfers to the coast and villages of the Salento. The nights here are among the liveliest of Italy: discotheques and bars on the beach provide entertainment until the first light of the dawn. Otranto and Gallipoli are certainly the "hottest" cities, without forgetting Leuca, Castro and Santa Cesarea Terme. If you end up in Salento in August, don't miss the Notte della Taranta, a date with the culture of Grecìa Salentina to dance to the swirling rhythm of the "pizzica". |
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