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Caption: Lecce A P U L I A
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Caption: In October, Jordan & I travelled to Puglia for a month and made Lecce our base. We love Italy and wanted to experience life in the South.
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Caption: We stayed in a beautiful Airbnb in the old town of Lecce. It had 2 floors and a rooftop terrace, which was great for the warmer evenings.
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Caption: It had so many beautiful details.
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Caption: I loved going for a morning stroll, camera in hand.
Picture of Gate of Saint Blaise
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Caption: For our morning coffee, our Airbnb host recommended an old bar in the heart of the old town called Bar Martinica. It’s ran by Antonio, who opened the bar in the 50s, and still works there today with his sons.
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Caption: Their Pasticciottos & Mandorlatas were so good! And you have to try their Caffe leccese, which is espresso served in a tall glass with almond syrup over ice.
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Caption: Another great dessert spot is Pasticceria Natale!
Picture of Palazzo dei Celestini (Provincia di Lecce)
Caption: The city is filled with wonderful restaurants & bars.
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Picture of Basilica di Santa Croce
Caption: The Basilica di Santa Croce is one of the most important churches in Lecce. The building has so much detail on the facade and inside.
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Picture of Chiesa di Santa Irene
Caption: Another beautiful church that you don’t want to overlook is Chiesa di Santa Irene.
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Picture of Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce
Caption: We had so much fun in Lecce and made some lifelong friends. I can’t wait to visit again.