Lecce

Also known as Lecce, Italy

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.

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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

Italian comune.name: Lecce
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Lecce
Italian comune.native_name: (Salentino) (Griko)
Italian comune.image_flag: 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
Italian comune.image_shield: Lecce-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Italian comune.region: Apulia
Italian comune.province: Lecce
Italian comune.established_title: Founded
Italian comune.established_date: 200s BC
Italian comune.mayor: Adriana Poli Bortone
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 241.00
Italian comune.population_demonym: Leccese
Italian comune.elevation_m: 49
Italian comune.saint: Orontius
Italian comune.postal_code: 73100
Italian comune.area_code: 0832

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Encyclopedic overview

18 sections

Contents

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

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.

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