Sometimes it described as the ‘Florence of the South’. Lecce, the heart of Salento, is the baroque masterpiece of southern Italy.
#Masterpiece theatre the undisturbed full#
Salento is a treasure chest full of priceless treasures of medieval white stone villages built perpendicular to the sea, countless testimonies of ancient civilizations, churches, Romanesque cathedrals, monumental basilicas, archaeological sites, olive groves, ancient olive trees, park and sea reserves, picturesque houses and unique “Trulli”, baroque art, sacred and pagan rites, local fairs, festivals, scents and flavors and delicacies of an authentic and genuine cuisine. Salento is that part of Italian territory where the West meets the East, the melting point between the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean a land to be discovered, kissed by the sun and by the crystalline sea.
Geographically speaking, Salento is the southeasternmost part of Italy on the Adriatic coast, often described as the “pencil heel” of Italian boot-shaped peninsula.The sub-peninsula of Salento is also widely acclaimed, with its beautiful seas, tasty local cuisine and rich history as well as unique folklore culture, as one of the very few remaining untouched, once overlooked, paradises in Italy.
Tourism in Puglia is growing faster than ever and especially Salento, the south of Puglia, is the most popular and fascinating travel destination in the region. Salento is a perfect place for your vacation all the year around!
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