Lecce - Salento Region - [Things to do in Lecce] Puglia - Travel Guide

Lecce is the provincial capital of Puglia in the southern region of Salento. There are loads of things to do in Lecce, it's full of baroque and roman architecture and an excellent walking city. Often referred to as the Florence of the south, Lecce epitomises everything so beautiful about this region. The old town at night has a party vibe. The whole of Lecce seems to descend on the old town. Walking around the alleyway streets in the golden yellow lighting with stunning buildings and historical sights at every turn make it a joy to explore. We stayed for two days. If you can't, then make sure you are here at night to experience the best of Lecce.
Our travel guide is a perfect companion to show all the principal sights with some hidden gems thrown in along the way. It was a great ending to our 10 day trip to the Puglia region. Make sure you check the other videos in this series here:- • Italy, PUGLIA Travel G...
Chapters:-
0:00 Intro
0:42 Getting to Lecce
1:05 Torre del Parco Hotel
1:20 Old Town Gates goo.gl/maps/nD3JetUoeSReUbvC9
1:52 Dive into the Old Town
2:40 Church of St Matthew goo.gl/maps/wXbHnWLashmnPjZv8
3:02 9 Euro Pass to Historical sites
4:00 Teatro Romano goo.gl/maps/4rRj8RQbipvDG7z59
4:39 Try a Custard Crema pie!
5:10 Roman Amphitheatre goo.gl/maps/PFeVcUkXWiyq6SAp8
5:43 Piazza Sant'Oronzo goo.gl/maps/BTLrM4iCeywxo8hJ8
6:26 Church of Saint Irene goo.gl/maps/UZaRSgUzVd3PafhPA
7:24 Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta goo.gl/maps/6VtLEsW4n2dNsuo66
8:45 Porta Napoli goo.gl/maps/NEZHdkqjM6Ld3rDf8
9:00 Obelisco goo.gl/maps/HCaZ3bP4NCTCms758
9:21 Cimitero Di Lecce goo.gl/maps/fT9S4fDeEohraUnk7
10:33 Lecce Castle goo.gl/maps/Q6JJx4mGDp75Ahte9
10:56 Fontana Dell'Armonia goo.gl/maps/7XeqeMBTbPEYDrTw7
11:28 Take a break!
12:20 Giuseppe Garibaldi Public Gardens goo.gl/maps/PLZ3bvCvVEqTbAzT9
13:03 Lecce at Night
14:09 The Church of the Holy Cross goo.gl/maps/RtsvKQ46RDX7bpyA9
14:39 Finding Dinner
15:04 Mad lounge bar & restaurant goo.gl/maps/wi27X4cs9seMTVxz7
16:12 Tabisca "il Vico dei Tagliati" goo.gl/maps/eKnxQaoz7XbG5xGC6
17:09 Piazza del Duomo goo.gl/maps/DwRcPBKRHzUTT3D49
18:12 Of course IceCream!
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  • @MemorySeekers
    @MemorySeekers3 жыл бұрын

    Lecce was a delightful place to visit. The architecture, winding streets, outstanding food and night time vibe made it a great end to our 10 days in Puglia. If you have not seen the others in the series, you can see them all now, in order on our Puglia playlist. kzread.info/head/PL7ZS1Ml0SItTHNbyld34_vflMBqJBEYsr We hope you have enjoyed this series and it's given you lots of ideas for a trip to Southern Italy.

  • @TravelingisFREEDOM
    @TravelingisFREEDOM3 жыл бұрын

    This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

  • @zubiabaig9631
    @zubiabaig96313 жыл бұрын

    Lecce looks incredible. Definitely visiting Puglia thanks to your videos showing different cities and things to do great job

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks glad they have helped you decide to visit, you won't be disappointed!

  • @garystevens7413
    @garystevens74133 жыл бұрын

    Great video and it's now on my future shopping list of places to go. I always enjoy searching out places not popularly known, so thank you for bringing this to my attention. All the best Will and Simon.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary hope you make there!

  • @amandaaries561
    @amandaaries5613 жыл бұрын

    We have been spoilt for choice of places to visit in Puglia, it all looks wonderful, the buildings, the food, and the history of it all. As ever your videos really informative.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    So nice of you

  • @SharonHerring
    @SharonHerring3 ай бұрын

    Such a well shot video, so relaxing and informative.

  • @edcampanaro4400
    @edcampanaro44002 жыл бұрын

    stumbled on your channel while doing some research for our upcoming trip to Amalfi and Puglia....lots of great info and made us even more excited to be in So. Italy this September. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have a great time hope it was helpful.

  • @gianlucasorretta8082
    @gianlucasorretta80823 жыл бұрын

    stupenda lecce.....

  • @spectrumwalkingtours
    @spectrumwalkingtours3 жыл бұрын

    Great series, can't wait to see where you go next.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy working away on next weeks video now!

  • @kaankoru4271
    @kaankoru4271 Жыл бұрын

    gosh that city is awesome ım so excited the study on this city for 6 months fantastic video thank you !

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Жыл бұрын

    How lovely have a great time!

  • @federicabertozzi5377
    @federicabertozzi5377 Жыл бұрын

    Lecce è una delle perle del Salento 🤩

  • @raffaelloschirinzi2072
    @raffaelloschirinzi20722 жыл бұрын

    Nice video on the beautiful city of Lecce❤️ I highly recommend visiting Lecce by night as the light and the atmosphere is special. PS : Lecce is not the capital of Puglia... but the capital of the sub-region "Salento". The capital of Puglia is Bari😉

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed someone else corrected me on Bari being the Capital. Silly mistake!

  • @pauldepaola3266
    @pauldepaola32663 жыл бұрын

    Another well done video. Thanks

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers glad you liked it, and thanks for subscribing.

  • @sabellasolenaldob806
    @sabellasolenaldob806 Жыл бұрын

    ❤🎉In Puglia, the foods are truly one of the best; fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, and many more. The history, the place itself, is incredibly wow! Unforgettably wonderful experience my eating there in different places of Puglia. One was in Lecce.

  • @plushannah
    @plushannah2 жыл бұрын

    i really enjoyed that video, going there very soon so this one is great teasing video. thank you

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, hope you have a lovely trip its a wonderful place.

  • @myitaliantherapyginafiore4414
    @myitaliantherapyginafiore44147 ай бұрын

    Great job guys I am headed to lecce tomorrow I just booked a night at your hotel Glad I waited to book mmore than one night. Happy New Year. Here's to more travel in 2024. Cheers

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    7 ай бұрын

    Have a great time!

  • @straya52
    @straya523 жыл бұрын

    Only found your channel recently and do like the way you both present your videos. The commentary is very informative and your style of filming is easy to watch. The town of Lecce looks like one not to miss, especially if you can stay in the hotel where you did. Bellissimo!!!! We have visited Italy twice, from Australia, but unfortunately never had the time to visit the deep south. Have subscribed so keep up your good work, thanks.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for joining us and glad you enjoyed our Italian tour in Puglia. It was a wonderful trip and we were so lucky to get there during the pandemic. Leece is a superb place as was the hotel. The people are so friendly and the food in excellent. I hope you do make it to the region and can enjoy what we did. Best regards.

  • @user-hp4tt9vf9u
    @user-hp4tt9vf9u Жыл бұрын

    Спасибо большое ,очень красивое видео про Италию.

  • @markwoods1504
    @markwoods1504 Жыл бұрын

    I have friends in Lecce and have visited the city many times over the years but each time it's just like I'm visiting for the for first time time. While you're in Lecce a trip out to coast is a good idea only 10 mins away and there's some fantastic fish restaurants there.

  • @markvanston2574
    @markvanston25743 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from USA. In May of 2020 myself and my wife were supposed to start our tour of Solento in Lecce. COVID put a stop to that! Know that it’s over we will be heading out on August 27th. Great video! We found it very helpful. Loved the hotel, it was where we were booked in 2020. Unfortunately it’s unavailable this year. Thanks for the tips and thanks again for the video.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a shame the hotel is booked out. Still there are plenty of wonderful hotels. Its a gorgeous place i hope you have a fantastic time and our tips help you out.

  • @CiaobellaAmour
    @CiaobellaAmour Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Here in Ostuni & planning on heading to Leece for Christmas weekend...we shall see🥰❤🤗

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh hope you do, Leece is beautiful and I am sure very festive this time of year. Have fun!

  • @CiaobellaAmour

    @CiaobellaAmour

    Жыл бұрын

    @@itakarerio2821 you'll like Lecce❤🥰

  • @kungbtram
    @kungbtram3 жыл бұрын

    I miss Lecce where I lived for almost 2 yrs during 2018 and 19 :D

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely place hope you enjoyed the memories

  • @kungbtram

    @kungbtram

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MemorySeekers I lived there almost 2 yrs. The fact id I am from Thailand and your vlog has a subtitle in Thai language. wow :D

  • @sandradowling7239
    @sandradowling72392 жыл бұрын

    V informative ty

  • @user-et2rw2pj8d
    @user-et2rw2pj8d3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks warmer

  • @douglasrove2768
    @douglasrove2768 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! We’re taking our first trip to Puglia and Lecce is on our list. After seeing your video, I have a much better idea about Lecce. The hotel, Torre del Parco looks beautiful. Again great video, and I’ll check out your channel further. All the best!

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear you are planning trip. So glad you have found the videos helpful. Have a great time.

  • @jayr.617
    @jayr.6172 жыл бұрын

    Simon, we can tell you like pastries. You always visit the bakeries and do really close up shots of the “Scrumptious” delights! Yummy!

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, you are not wrong! 😆

  • @ritagrechi2663
    @ritagrechi26632 жыл бұрын

    the food. the people. all all the best

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love Lecce!

  • @robertor.7319

    @robertor.7319

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's simply the best place on earth :)

  • @mariachiara8136
    @mariachiara81367 ай бұрын

    The old monastery is near the cementery, however now houses some University classrooms and Professors' offices. I used to go to study there. However there are some guided tours during summer!

  • @amirarabi3249
    @amirarabi32492 жыл бұрын

    thank you .

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome 😊

  • @jo-annh.olmstead4168
    @jo-annh.olmstead41682 жыл бұрын

    I'm finally planning to travel again and have always wanted to go to Puglia, so I've enjoyed many of your videos very much, thank you. I do have a few questions that I hope you can help me with. I will be arriving into Rome, then planning to get to the east coast by public transportation -- probably fly directly to either Bari or Brindisi and use one of those as a home base. I won't be renting a car as I am traveling solo and don't want to deal with one. I plan to stay in hotels, not B&B's for the same reason. So I'm hoping that public transportation will work out well. I'll stick to the east coastline. I have 15 days for sightseeing. Would like to see Lecce and Otranto, Monopoli, maybe Train, Grottaglie and Vieste if possible. I'd like to settle into one town for 3-4 days and do day trips from there. It seems that Bari &/or Brindisi or Lecce make the most sense as a home base -- do you agree? Then fly back to Rome from ? I really really appreciate your input --- thanks so much for all of your fun and interesting videos -- giving printed info on the screen is especially helpful!

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, as you know we used a rental car mostly for our travels. The trains seemed to work well and pretty cheap. We only used the train between Monopoli and Polignano. I believe they have buses too. I would Leece could be a good base just because without a car it’s easy to get around and lots to see. We never stayed in Brindisi or Bari so cannot say how good they would be. One thing you could do is find a place you want to stay then before booking message them and ask about trips etc from there. I am sure they can give you advise. Flying in from Rome either airport is good, I guess it depends on price and flight times that suit you. Brindisi would be my preference as it’s right in the middle. Hope that helps. Have fun!

  • @jo-annh.olmstead4168

    @jo-annh.olmstead4168

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MemorySeekers Thanks for your prompt reply. Am getting a bit more info and making some headway each day. The planning is generally part of the fun of the trip! I'm rethinking the trip and may now stay in Monopoli for half the time and Lecce the other half and take day trips from there. I'll check out your videos again on Bari and Brindisi -- may only fly into Brindisi and not stay too long. I see that you've done a lot of videos on the UK -- maybe that and Greece (my first love) will be revisited soon! Thanks again for your generous spirit.

  • @denisee1021
    @denisee10213 жыл бұрын

    I just watched this video. It made me want to go there right away. Which month did you visit there? It looked very hot.

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was very hot this was August 2020

  • @giuliomarrocco2400
    @giuliomarrocco24003 жыл бұрын

    Forza Lecce

  • @WonderTweekWolfOfficial
    @WonderTweekWolfOfficialАй бұрын

    Lecce is where I live ^^

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @anneschantl8929
    @anneschantl892911 ай бұрын

    Dear Memory Seeker, grammar is one of my pet things. There is no “al” on the end of historic used in the context historic centre. Hope I haven’t offended, you are not the only people who do it. Cheers from Australia.

  • @lindamcclintock5817
    @lindamcclintock5817 Жыл бұрын

    Hi..what month was this?

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, this was August 2020

  • @bentallett6446
    @bentallett6446 Жыл бұрын

    What’s your best place to visit for couples seeking a less touristy holiday with great beaches, good food, in travelling distance of nearby places of interest?

  • @TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS
    @TDMoorethanjustORCHIDS2 жыл бұрын

    The stone is Tufa stone..excavated from all over the area

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah very helpful thank you!

  • @dojocho1894
    @dojocho1894 Жыл бұрын

    Im a physician newly divorced and am looking to retire in italy I have a few places I am interested in and Lecce is one of them Thanks

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your search and find that place you want to be!

  • @d.dominik1995
    @d.dominik19953 жыл бұрын

    Outside city centre, very neglected areas, dirty countryside roads

  • @idontwannabeyou4971

    @idontwannabeyou4971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not totally true, there are different neighbourd

  • @SoloPerICommenti
    @SoloPerICommenti2 жыл бұрын

    Lecce is not the capital of Puglia

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so right! Bari is, how did I make that mistake! Thanks for the correction.

  • @ilfotogafia
    @ilfotogafia3 жыл бұрын

    Nice informative video except for the "Wine Tasting" bit. The locals depend on tourism for their bread and butter and if you give such advice, there'll be no more wine shops left. Another thing, please find out and say the exact name of the food that you eat. Saying something like wierd shaped pasta etc. is a lame comment. The least you could do in a travel video is provide the EXACT information for the viewers. I can't exactly ask for a wierd shaped pasta there, can I?

  • @MemorySeekers

    @MemorySeekers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep your right fallen into a trap that gets me as well! What were they eating Noted for future videos 🍲

  • @ilfotogafia

    @ilfotogafia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MemorySeekers Thank you. Keep travelling and looking forward to more informative videos. :)

  • @bernardpicard8659
    @bernardpicard8659 Жыл бұрын

    ce serait mieux en français

  • @austinzammit7153
    @austinzammit7153 Жыл бұрын

    Lecce calcio disastro senza idea di calcio