Baroque You Can Taste

15 Dic Baroque You Can Taste

In the heart of the Apulia region, where Italy takes the shape of a “heel,” lies Lecce — a city that captivates the senses. Known as the “Florence of the South,” its essence is revealed in every stone alleyway leading to churches and palaces adorned with an exuberant, almost theatrical Baroque style. But beyond its astonishing architectural heritage, Lecce also charms through its deep, honest, and tradition-rich Mediterranean cuisine.

Exploring the city is a journey taken without hurry: the Basilica of Santa Croce with its impressive façade, Piazza del Duomo unfolding like a monumental stage, and ancient Roman ruins reminding visitors that time has left many layers to discover. Between strolls, open-air cafés, and the warm southern Italian atmosphere, there is always a perfect moment to sit at the table.

Because in Lecce, culture is also something you eat. Pasticciotto, a small pastry filled with cream, is the ideal breakfast before a day of adventures.

Orecchiette con cime di rapa, handmade, represent the humble and authentic cooking of the region , where the flavour of the land can be tasted in every bite.

And to accompany it all, Salento’s local wines play their part: intense, sun-kissed, and unforgettable.