{"id":30213,"date":"2025-01-03T17:05:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T16:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/?p=30213"},"modified":"2025-01-08T00:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:53:14","slug":"puglia-lecces-historic-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it\/en\/puglia-lecces-historic-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Puglia \u2013 Lecce\u2019s historic homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Considering a day trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/turismo.puglia.it\/lecce\/\">Lecce<\/a>? In our opinion, twenty-four hours is not enough time \u2013 add at least one more day, and you will get a better sense of just some of the treasures it has to offer. While it is often called the \u2018Florence of the South\u2019, this description does not really capture the true essence of what is nevertheless considered the capital of the Salento region. Lecce has its own distinct flavour and is fundamentally very different from Florence &#8211; they are, in reality, two very disparate cities. A powerful depiction of Lecce&#8217;s unique charm is to be found in the book <em>Viaggio in Italia<\/em> (\u2018Journey to Italy\u2019), in which Guido Piovene, a journalist who also worked for the Corriere della Sera newspaper, wrote:<br \/>\n<em>Lecce retains a noble quality, almost like a distinguished drawing room which is somehow set apart from its surroundings. <\/em><em>When you enter the old part of the city, there are numerous baroque churches and palazzos, some of which are facing each other, while others are at an angle, in small squares and streets, arranged with scenic flair to form settings that seem to create a series of miniature theatres. <\/em><em>Everything appears carefully arranged, as though created to represent a light-hearted theatre production. A comedy by Goldoni would not feel out of place and would fit right in here. The fa\u00e7ades of the churches and palazzos, and the combined effects of the architecture, almost appear temporary, as if they were built to last just one evening, while at the same time they have an eternal feel about them and are a visible manifestation of their own majesty<\/em>.<br \/>\nBefore immersing yourselves in the theatricality of your surroundings, we have a couple of essential tips for visiting this city, whose patron saint is Sant\u2019Oronzo. The first recommendation might seem obvious: if you plan to visit during summer, avoid the hottest hours of the day when the sun\u2019s rays are intense and the wind blowing in from Salento, which is a usually constant companion, may have decided to take an unwelcome break. In reality, the main summer months are not the ideal time to stay in Lecce, when the so-called <em>Tacco<\/em> or Heel of Italy is inundated with tourists swamping the beaches, a good portion of these crowds heading into the centre in the evenings \u2013 which of course makes it even more difficult to reserve restaurant tables and book hotel rooms for the night. Speaking of places where you can fully savour the typical local flavours, we do of course have a list of must-try addresses. If you are looking for fine dining, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pellegrinobrothers.it\/en\/bros\/\">Bros<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primorestaurant.it\/\">Primo<\/a> would have to be our top choices, and both boast well-deserved Michelin stars. For more traditional restaurants, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trattorialezie.axeleroweb.it\/it\/chi-siamo\">Trattoria Le Zie<\/a> has been a veritable institution for over sixty award-winning years and serves classics like <em>sagne<\/em> (flat, ribbon-like pasta similar to <em>pappardelle<\/em> or <em>fettuccine<\/em><strong>)<\/strong>, horse meat, seasonal vegetables and sweet desserts. Pastry-making is taken very seriously here, and there is friendly but serious competition concerning who produces the best \u201c<em>pasticciotto<\/em>\u201d, the most typical local creation, which is made with shortcrust pastry filled with cream. Among the best places to find it are at Natale on Via Trinchese, Chantilly in Piazza Ariosto, Aldemorisco on Via Foscarini and Citiso on Via Oberdan, as well as a branch of the omnipresent <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinuccilaboratory.it\/en\/?_gl=1*1xoqkj9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjcwMzIwNzA2LjE3MzU5MTA2NzU.*_ga_RZJ6PCZWDD*MTczNTkxMDY3NC4xLjEuMTczNTkxMDY4OC4wLjAuMA..\">Martinucci pastry chain<\/a>. For regional wines and purchases of the increasingly rare extra virgin olive oil (which has suffered devastation caused by the silent plant killer Xylella, drastically changing the landscape of the Lecce province), we suggest you try Wine&amp;More or Enoteca Merum, which also offer excellent tastings, or Pippi Nocco in the heart of the metropolis. Lecce is famous for its craftsmanship in paper-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, and even has a museum dedicated to this art in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castellocarlov.it\/museo-della-cartapesta\/\">Castello Carlo V<\/a>. Ceramic-making is also celebrated, most notably the <em>pumo<\/em>, which takes the shape of a bud surrounded by ornamental leaves and was created in honour of the goddess Pomona, protector of all fruits. Keep an eye out for these symbols of good fortune, which can often be seen adorning the balconies and cornices of many homes and buildings. The real symbol of Lecce, however, is its distinctive limestone, suitably named Pietra Leccese, which bestows a unique and unmistakable light over the whole city. Skilled artisans elaborate this stone to this day, creating beautiful pieces that are capable of transforming any kind of interior or external space. When it comes to accommodation, there are a host of charming historic residences to choose from, and we would like to recommend one in particular.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering a day trip to Lecce? 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