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Lecce is a compact city of less than 100,000 inhabitants large enough to have all the amenities but small enough to not attract too much attention, it is often called the “Florence of the South” but Lecce has a much longer history dating back to the Trojan wars so maybe Florence is in reality the “Lecce of the North”.
When the Romans were conquering the south of Italy in the 3rd century BC the Emperor Hadrian was taken with the charms of Licea so spent a lot of time fortifying and linking it to the Appian Way favoring it as well with a 25,000 seat amphitheater, this sealed its status as a favored city south, if you search the back of Lecce remnants of the theatre still can be seen today.
The best thing to do in Lecce is to get lost wandering the maze of back streets and alleyways through streaming sunlight light pocketed with deep shadows but be prepared for a neck ache your head needs to be on swivels to take in all the ornate details of every nook and cranny, picture here is one of the many scenes you will find in your explorations.
I took this on Sept 25, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 24mm 1/200s f/16 ISO 720 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
Welcome to Lecce the Baroque wonder of Apulia and depending on where you find parking this may be the first sight to greet you not Baroque itself but hinting at the wonderfully elegant viewing experience that awaits you.
The city gate pictured here is called Porto Napoli and was built to honor Charles V the Holy Roman Emperor of the day on his visit to the city, the gate itself was modeled after the Roman triumphant arches and certainly cast an impressive figure I am sure Charles was suitably impressed I know I was.
Lecce is well know to Italians but a hidden gem from tourists that flock the more well known parts of Italy which is not a shame in my opinion the city while filed with visitors during the high season doesn’t have that touristy feel and provides an authentic experience for those looking for one, I selfishly hope it remains somewhat unknown.
I took this on Sept 24, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 24mm 1/50s f/18 ISO 360 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
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 is a city in southern Italy and capital of the province of Lecce, with the second-highest population in the Apulia region. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula, and is over two thousand years old.
Because of its rich Baroque architecture, Lecce is nicknamed "The Florence of the South".
If Lecce is the Baroque King of Puglia then this would be its crown, the Lecce Cathedral or in Italian Cattedrale dell'Assunzione della Virgine lives in the center of Lecce in a compact closed on three side piazza that houses the Duomo, the bell tower and the Bishop’s residence.
The church was built in 1154 long before the Baroque period and the façade you see pictured here is actually not the front of the church but a side entrance that was added during the Baroque craze that captured Lecce’s heart, the front entrance of the church is all the way to the right in this picture.
The Duomo like most buildings of the city are built out of local limestone which is an attractive light orangey yellow color luckily enough it is both durably weather resistant and very easy to carve a very good thing as they is very little uncarved in Lecce making it a vision for lovers of architecture and art.
I took this on Sept 24, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 24mm 1/80s f/18 ISO 900 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
is the cathedral of the city of Lecce in Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
The cathedral was first built in 1144, but underwent repairs in 1230.
It was rebuilt in 1659 by the architect Giuseppe Zimbalo by order of bishop Luigi Pappacoda, whose remains are kept in the altar dedicated to Saint Orontius of Lecce, the patron saint of the city.
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Anfiteatro Romano
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
L’ anfiteatro romano di Lecce, si trova in corrispondenza di piazza Sant’ Oronzo, ed è stato ritrovato tra il 1904 ed il 1938. Quello che possiamo vedere dell’ Anfiteatro, è soltanto la metà, perché l’ altra parte, non è stata portata alla luce, in quanto su di essa sorgono importanti edifici secolari, che fanno parte dello scenario di piazza Sant’ Oronzo. La sua costruzione risale al II secolo Dopo Cristo, ed ha una dimensione di 102 x 82 metri, secondo alcuni calcoli possiamo ritenere che l’ Anfiteatro Romano, riuscisse a contenere quasi 25.000 spettatori.
L’ Anfiteatro, si trova sotto il livello stradale ed è stato costruito con dei pilastri in tufo, sormontati da un’ architettura ad arcate, ed era composto da due insiemi di gradinate, l’ ultima parte ormai andata persa. L’ arena ha una grandezza di 53 x 34 metri, ed ha forma ellittica. Un parapetto separa le gradinate dall’ arena. In passato il parapetto era rivestito in marmo e su di esso vi erano rappresentate scene di caccia ed animali feroci, questo lascia ipotizzare il genere di spettacoli che venivano proposti al pubblico.
The most courageous decision you make each day is the decision to be in a good mood.
La decisione più coraggiosa che prendi ogni giorno è quella di essere di buon umore.
(Voltaire)
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Lecce
is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy.
It is the capital of the province of Lecce, the province of second-highest population in the region of Apulia, as well as one of that region's most important cities.
It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula, and is over 2,000 years old.
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