Lecce
Sign in to saveLecce ( , ) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, and the capital of the province of Lecce. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula. With a population of , it is also the largest city in the province.
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Lecce is a city in the Apulia region of southern Italy, located on the Salentine Peninsula at the heel of the Italian boot, and serves as the capital of the province of Lecce. As the largest city in its province, it is a significant urban center in this part of southern Italy.
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Key facts
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- Lecce
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di Lecce
- Italian comune.native_name
- (Salentino) (Griko)
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- Flag of Lecce.svg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- Clockwise from top: Church of Santa Croce; Roman Amphitheatre; Lecce Cathedral ("Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"); the cathedral's bell tower; and Porta Rudiae
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- Lecce-Stemma.svg
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- bottom
- Italian comune.region
- Apulia
- Italian comune.province
- Lecce
- Italian comune.established_title
- Founded
- Italian comune.established_date
- 200s BC
- Italian comune.mayor
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18 sectionsContents
- History
- Climate
- Demographics
- Immigration
- Main sights
- Churches and religious buildings
- Other buildings
- Gardens and parks
- Archaeology
- Sport
- Transport
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Lecce ( , ) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, and the capital of the province of Lecce. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula. With a population of , it is also the largest city in the province.
Because of its rich Baroque architecture, Lecce is nicknamed "The Florence of the South". "Lecce stone", a particular kind of limestone, is one of the main exports of the city. It is very soft and workable, thus suitable for sculptures. As well as being an industrial centre specializing in ceramics, Lecce is also an important agricultural centre, chiefly for its olive oil and wine production.