Lecce, Baroque City in Puglia

Lecce, in southern Italy's Puglia region, is a small but interesting city with a good collection of Baroque churches and monuments and remains of a Roman theater and amphitheater. Lecce is easily reached by train and makes a good base for exploring southern Puglia. You'll probably find lower prices and fewer tourists than in bigger, more popular Italian cities so it makes a good budget, off-the-beaten-track destination.

• Visiting Lecce: Lecce Travel Guide

• Photos: Lecce Pictures
• Location: Puglia Map

Photo of Piazza del Duomo in Lecce © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com