Lecce ( LETCH-ay; Italian: [ˈlettʃe] ) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, and the capital of the province of Lecce. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula. With a population of 94,387, it is also the largest city in the province. Because of its rich Baroque architecture, Lecce is nicknamed "The Florence of the South".
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Lecce; times are rough estimates by road.
Italy
37 km≈ 45 min
Italy
80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Albania
112 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Italy
140 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Albania
151 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Albania
176 km≈ 2 h 45 min
Albania
182 km≈ 2 h 50 min
Italy
185 km≈ 2 h 55 min
From Lecce you can reach Brindisi (37 km), Taranto (80 km), Vlora (112 km), Bari (140 km) and Durres (151 km) in about 45 min to 2 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 14°C in November.
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You can fly into Brindisi Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.