Lecce-4
Leaving Lecce through the Porto Rudiae or Porta di Sant'Oronzo whichever you prefer to call it leaves your heart a little heavier after experiencing the elegance and splendor of Lecce, but absence makes the heart grow fonder and this Baroque wonder will forever be an indelible memory until I return again.
This gate has two names due to the fact it has had two incarnations, the first name was given in the middle ages when it faced the now destroyed city of Rudiae and the second name di Sant'Oronzo given during its rebuilding in 1703 in the Lecce Baroque style and incorporated the imposing figure of the city Saint waving at people as they enter the city, being a welcoming Apulian most likely saying “have a great time”.
Lecce has a lot more on offer than just its wonderful architecture so be sure to spend some time browsing through the shops as they are a center for ceramic goods, you can find original works of all shapes, sizes and functions from as well as beautiful tiles that if you are careful will make the trip home, when the shopping bug is swatted head to one of the many wine bars located everywhere you can’t throw a cork without hitting a good one.
I took this on Sept 25, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 24mm 1/125s f/16 ISO 250 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
Lecce-4
Leaving Lecce through the Porto Rudiae or Porta di Sant'Oronzo whichever you prefer to call it leaves your heart a little heavier after experiencing the elegance and splendor of Lecce, but absence makes the heart grow fonder and this Baroque wonder will forever be an indelible memory until I return again.
This gate has two names due to the fact it has had two incarnations, the first name was given in the middle ages when it faced the now destroyed city of Rudiae and the second name di Sant'Oronzo given during its rebuilding in 1703 in the Lecce Baroque style and incorporated the imposing figure of the city Saint waving at people as they enter the city, being a welcoming Apulian most likely saying “have a great time”.
Lecce has a lot more on offer than just its wonderful architecture so be sure to spend some time browsing through the shops as they are a center for ceramic goods, you can find original works of all shapes, sizes and functions from as well as beautiful tiles that if you are careful will make the trip home, when the shopping bug is swatted head to one of the many wine bars located everywhere you can’t throw a cork without hitting a good one.
I took this on Sept 25, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 24mm 1/125s f/16 ISO 250 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress