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Lecce

A City known for its ornate Baroque architecture made possible by the local stone.
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In the center of Lecce are ruins of a Roman Amphitheater.
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In the center of Lecce are ruins of a Roman Amphitheater.

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  • In the center of Lecce are ruins of a Roman Amphitheater.
  • Another typical Italian juxtaposition- Roman Amphitheatre and the National Agricultural Institute behind.
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  • And across, the church of Santa Maria of Grace.
  • Lecce is undergoing restoration.  Part of this building looks marvelous and the rest is being worked on.
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  • This is a column re-purposed from Roman times.
  • Of course, the ad behind it is very modern.
  • This is Santa Croce.  It was under restoration when I was there before, with a photographic image of the facade covering it.
  • Ornate facade of Santa Croce.  This style is unique to Lecce due to the use of a softer local stone.
  • If possible, blow these images up.  The detail is completely amazing!
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  • Lecce.  I loved the intricacy of the creatures holding up the facade.
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  • Even the balconies of residents are held up by fantastic creatures.
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  • Saint Irene
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