Lecce

A day exploring Lecce old town. It’s style is 17th century Baroque, but with its own twist, so there is a recognised Barocco Leccese

But first breakfast, by chandelier 

Heading out For the morning. The access opening to the courtyard parking not for the faint hearted

The piece de resistance Bassilica Di Santa Croce - unfortunately scaffolded so we got a look alike facade

Palazzo dei Celestine

Another church

And another

One of the original city gates - Porta San Biagio 

Also two impressive Roman amphitheatres 

A castle with archeological ruins and a 14th century olive press

Some general street scenes 

And an escape from the heat 

We spent the middle of the afternoon in the a/c in our room, heading out again early evening 

We decided on a low key dinner in the old town 

But then had a craving for tiramisu, so hit another restaurant 

Before taking in the night time scenery

Back for limoncellos on the rooftop terrace and off to bed.