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Lecce is an old city characterized by its own form of Baroque ornamentation and design. The stone used is local, very white and soft, allowing for easy carving.
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Chiesa Santo Croce is one of the elaborately Baroque churches in Lecce.  The facade is under repair, so this curtain, with a full image of the facade, covers it.
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Chiesa Santo Croce is one of the elaborately Baroque churches in Lecce. The facade is under repair, so this curtain, with a full image of the facade, covers it.

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  • Chiesa Santo Croce is one of the elaborately Baroque churches in Lecce.  The facade is under repair, so this curtain, with a full image of the facade, covers it.
  • A view of some of the altars inside Santa Croce.
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  • A closer view above the altar.
  • An example of the Baroque interior of Basilica di Santa Croce
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  • A close up of some of the interior decoration. in Santo Croce.
  • Stones in the square.
  • Very ornate clock in the square.
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  • Roman theater excavated under the square.
  • Roman theater excavated in Lecce.
  • Church of St. Irene.  She was the patron saint of Lecce until  she was ousted in favor of St Orontius, who apparently saved the city from plague.
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  • The symbol the the City of Lecce from the Chiesa di Sant'irene.  This is actually meant to be a wolf under an Oak tree.
  • How they hold up balconies in Lecce!  Blow up  the horses to see the facial expressions.
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  • The Cathedral in Lecce. dedicated to Saint Orontius whose statue sits above the door, which was under repair.  From behind the curtain, one of the workman was singing.
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