Lecce (province) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of Italy
About Lecce (province)
The province is rich of megalithic monuments ― the highest concentration in Italy ― that prove the presence of human settlements since prehistoric ages. All of actual Apulia territory experienced an immigration wave from the Balkans, and in Salento peninsula this resulted in the develop of the Messapian people and the whole peninsula was then calledMessapia, literally meaning "Land between the seas". This proud population founded several cities whose remains can still be admired today in few cases and left us also examples of pottery and ancient weapons stored in various museums. In 8th century BCGreekpeople started to settle in Southern Italy founding cities ― including Gallipoli ― and fighting against the Messapians that were subdued and started to adopt Greek culture and alphabet. Durin
Top Attractions in Lecce (province)
Explore the best things to see and do in Lecce (province):
- ★Notte della Taranta
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