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  Lecce - LoveToKnow 1911
Lecce contains a large government tobacco factory, and is the centre of a fertile agricultural district.
Lecce is quite close to the site of the ancient Lupiae, equidistant (25 m.) from Brundusium and Hydruntum, remains of which are mentioned as existing up to the 15th century.
The rank of provincial capital was bestowed by Ferdinand of Aragon in acknowledgment of the fidelity of Lecce to his cause.
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  YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Lecce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Lecce is a city situated in the south of Italy, in the region of Apulia.
Lecce is called "La Firenze del Sud" (The Florence of South) because of the quantity of important baroque monuments found there.
The County of Lecce was a fief of the Kingdom of Sicily from 1053-1463, when it was annexed directly to the crown.
www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Lecce   (844 words)

  
 NEWS FROM ILSONLINE.IT news, events and curiosities about italian culture.
Lecce Province invites tourists as well as the resident population to use SalentoinBus, a Coach Network set up on four interchange stations, placed on the main junctions in Lecce, Gallipoli, Maglie and Porto Cesareo, wich are served for a complete and easy network of the eleven lines composing the service.
Lecce Province informs that some delays might happen-in spite of the planned timetable- due to village festivals, feasts, happenings or to traffic jams; therefore Lecce Province reccomends previously calling the call-centre, when you're planning to use the service in connection with departing trains at Lecce railway station or leaving shuttles to Brindisi Airport.
Lecce and province ignite, with new places and shows, on the roads, not only "Florence of the baroque", but also capital of the insane nights, with parties to theme, concerts and places that animate the city and the coast, from the Ionian to the Adriatic.
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 Hotels, B&B, Farm Holiday, Apartments in lecce Italy
It is situated in the centre of Galatina, the town of wine, in province of Lecce, from where you can reach the most beautiful and striking seaside resorts.
The beautiful Palazzo Rollo sits in the epicentre of the historical centre of Lecce, just steps away from the square of the city's main cathedral (la piazza del duomo), the city's main square (Piazza Sant' Oronzo) and the world-famous Baroque churches, for which Lecce is justifia...
B&B Bemondo, ancient noble residence of XVIth century, in the heart of the historycal center, near the Duomo, the Roman Anphitheater, Sant'Oronzo Square at 300 mt from the central station.
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 Monteroni Information
It is located in the Province of Lecce (7 km from Lecce) in the south-east of Italy (peninsula of Apulia, and particularly in the area currently called “Salento” and reported until recently also as “Terra d’Otranto”).
During the Norman period, the fiefdom of Monteroni was part of the County of Lecce.
Monteroni di Lecce owes the baroque period also its bell tower and the two chapels which were located in the central square (currently “Piazza I. Falconieri”) on the site currently occupied by the major church “Chiesa Matrice”.
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 Farm holidays Lecce
BandB Corte dei Morosini" is a flat of the 600 furnished finemente, placed in the heart of the old city centre of Lecce, with his splendid characteristics turned to star, one composes of nr.
Lecce owes his elegant and refined appearance to the architecture baroque, that changed the face between the XVII and the century XVIII.
Scenographic the complex one monumental understanding cathedral, episcopal palace and seminary; the cathedral and the church of cross S. are the masterpieces of the baroque leccese that was able to a join simplicity of lines to very rich decorations.
www.agriguida.com /farm/lecce.asp   (250 words)

  
 Map of Lecce. Location of Lecce. (The province of Lecce)
This is a map of Italy that identifies the province of Lecce.
The province of Lecce is a part of the Puglia (Apulia) region.
Italy: Index to provinces and regions in Italy.
www.pickatrail.com /jupiter/location/europe/italy/lecce.html   (430 words)

  
 Discoveritalia - Weekend - Lecce: classic
Lecce is always surprising, with its rituals and folklore, a past that is still alive nowadays.
On top of the amphitheatre stands a curious monument, one of the most popular symbols in Lecce: the Sedile, a building with glass windows where meetings and hearings were held, to guarantee the transparency of the administration.
Lecce, during the centuries, was a land of conquest, where many civilizations, from the Byzantine to the Norman, the Angevin and the Spanish, and dynasties settled.
www.discoveritalia.com /cgwe/itinerarioCitta.asp?lingua=en&tipoItinerario=1&IDcitta=21   (1759 words)

  
 Przewozy osobowe • krajowe i zagraniczne • Acquarica • Jazda za Grosze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Presicce - in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
Taurisano - in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
At the end of 2004, the population of the Province of Lecce was 12,485.
www.jazdazagrosze.pl /index.php?module=advert_list&mode=end&city=Acquarica   (143 words)

  
 WLecce.it - Salento
--> Salento, a peninsula consisting mostly of the province of Lecce, it is in the far south-eastern area of Puglia.
Lecce is the provincial capital of Salento, it also boasts the titles "The Baroque Capital" and "Florence of the South".
The province of Lecce hosts lots of tourist hot spots such as the beautiful Otranto and Gallipoli.
www.wlecce.it /page.php?pg=salento-en   (418 words)

  
 Hotels in Lecce (province)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Lecce, LE The hotel Cristal is a comfortable first class hotel with 71 rooms located close to city centre and to the stadium.
Lecce, LE This recentely built resort, was made following the style of the 'Le Masserie', ancient noble country houses.
Lecce, LE Situated in an elegant district of Lecce, The hotel President offers all modern comforts, halls equipped for meetings, conferences, receptions and exhibitions.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Italy/Lecce.asp   (470 words)

  
 Lecce nei Marsi in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo
Lecce nei Marsi in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo
Immerso nella conca del fucino, l'attuale abitato è stato ricostruito dopo il terremoto del 1915; a breve distanza dal paese, inoltre, si possono vedere le suggestive rovine di Lecce Vecchio (abbandonato a partire dal 1816) e di Serre.
Con ogni probabilità Lecce dei Marsi nel Quattrocento diede i natali al pittore Andrea Delitio.
www.abruzzo2000.com /abruzzo/laquila/lecceneimarsi.htm   (122 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Lecce - Lecce inns and guest houses
We are to the center of the Salento, to 27km from Lecce...
CA' TE PIZZECA is located not far from the historical baroque center of Lecce and close to Cavallino town, one of the ancient centers of Messapia.
Lecce, "Florence of the South", understood them of the leccese Baroque, than taking origin from the tender stone, worked from the artists, more often...
www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com /bed_and_breakfast_lecce.cfm   (1650 words)

  
 Greek-Salentine Language and Traditions. History and Language of Terra d'Otranto. HOLIDAYS IN SALENTO
Martano is a small town of 9,503 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy.
Martignano is a small town of 1.770 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy.
Sternatia is a small town of 2,698 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy.
www.ilsonline.it /salentiniangreece   (1432 words)

  
 Hotels in Lecce Italy - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
In the heart of the salento area more precisely A few km from torre dell*orso in the province of Lecce situated about 1 000 m.
At alimini near otranto the famous and Attractive tourist resort in the province of Lecce lies the masseria fabrizio an Accommodation structur...
On the adriatic side of the lecce coast in the Area of torre dellorso stands the sairon club A delightful village set in a dense pinewood near...
www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/italy-lecce.shtml   (239 words)

  
 Lecce Hotel Rooms Reservation - Hotel Lecce Hotel in Lecce Hotels Lecce Hotels in Lecce, Accommodation Lecce, ...
Villa Diana, the dwelling of the De Rinaldis-Brunetta family, is 5 kms from Lecce on the way to the Melendugno beaches.
Nel cuore del Salento a pochi minuti da Lecce, Gallipoli, Leuca, Otranto, saremo felici di ospitarti in una accogliente casa, dove i proprietari riservano uno dei due livelli su cui l'abitazione è strutturata, lasciando la possibilità di vivere in totale privacy.
Nestled in an oasis of trees and flowers, this is the ideal place to return to after a day of sightseeing or swimming and sunbathing at one of the numerous beaches of the “Salento”.
www.hotelsearch.it /en/hotel/province-lecce.htm   (991 words)

  
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Apulia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The region's economic strongpoint is without a doubt agriculture, and its areas of cultivation are well-defined: grain in the Tavoliere area, olives in Murge and Salento, vineyards and fruit trees in the area around Bari.
The entire Province of Foggia - in particular Gargano - is considered a paradise for hunters.
From the 15th to the 18th century not only were the coasts and cities fortified, but the countryside also needed protecting, and so both villas and farms were enclosed by walls and towers as well.
www.esteri.it /MAE/eng/7_45_109_173.asp   (1278 words)

  
 I Paradisi - Lecce, Italy
It is located between Cutrofiano and Collepasso in the province of Lecce.
The area, and especially the province's capital city (Lecce, sometimes defined as the 'Florence of the South') abounds with art and history dating back to the various occupations of the area through the centuries (Turks, Spanish, Greeks, Moors, etc.).
Their influence is evident in the architecture and there is hardly a town that cannot boast a palace or a church that is at least 500-years-old.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/32625-I-Paradisi   (366 words)

  
 Lecce Cottage Rental, Large Italian Country House | PerfectPlaces.com
It is located between Cutrofiano and Collepasso in the province of Lecce.
The area, and especially the province's capital city (Lecce, sometimes defined as the 'Florence of the South') abounds with art and history dating back to the various occupations of the area through the centuries (Turks, Spanish, Greeks, Moors, etc.).
Their influence is evident in the architecture and there is hardly a town that cannot boast a palace or a church that is at least 500-years-old.
www.perfectplaces.com /vacation-rentals/6436.htm   (255 words)

  
 Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Province of Lecce"
Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy.
It has an area of 2759 km², and a total population of 787,639 (2001).
There are 97 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province [1], see Comunes of the Province of Lecce.
www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=province_of_%4Cecce   (71 words)

  
 Province of Lecce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Map highlighting the location of Lecce in Italy
Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy.
There are 97 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province [1], see Comunes of the Province of Lecce.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Province_of_Lecce   (102 words)

  
 Travelmall Lecce Italy - hotels
The hotel is in the heart of the city's historical centre, a few minutes from the Cathedral and from all the main historical and artistic attractions...
In the Province of Lecce, at Santa Maria di Leuca, at the tip of the Salentine Peninsula, lies the Messapia Hotel & Resort.
In Gallipoli, an attractive town in the Province of Lecce, set amid the greenery of lush myrtles, junipers, mastic shrubs and brightly-colored oleanders, stands the Hotel complex Le Sirenuse, providing...
www.italy.travelmall.com /sitemap/Lecce1.html   (353 words)

  
 Lecce Hostels and Hotels.
Only 3km from the centre of Lecce, in a peaceful and green residential area far from the chaotic city traffic, lies the lovely BandB Cavallino...
Situated Palace of the 700 in the heart of the encircled city historical center from the baroque beauties of Lecce....
A palace of the 18th century, situated in the heart of the historical centre, encircled from the baroque beauties of Lecce, just two steps from the public square S. Oronzo and all the monuments and the routs of historical and artistic interest.
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 Hotels Lecce province. Hotel Lecce search
The Bed and Breakfast La Casetta is located in the center of the city.
The location is ideal for those who want to visit all the tourist and cultural attractions in Lecce on foot, without having to worry about getting around using the local tr...
The B&B Piazza Verdi, is situated in an elegant building, that benefits from an elevator, the residence is all on one floor and boasts three double rooms, a triple room and a single, each with bright balconies overlooking a splendid inner wall...
en.ultrahotels.it /apulia/lecce   (215 words)

  
 Lecce Hotels: Find and Compare Hotel Room Rates for Lecce Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Acaya Golf Hotel is a new five stars hotel situated in the province of Lecce in Apulia (ITALY), inside a beautiful golf course (18 holes, par 72) and a wonderful naturalistic WWF reserve.It repre
The Hotel Cristal is a modern hotel, located not far from Lecce city centre, renowned for its very special Baroque architecture.
Palazzo Rollo is a charming bed and breakfast located in a 17th century palace in the heart of the historical centre of Lecce.
www.kayak.com /h/destinations/info/IT/Lecce   (529 words)

  
 The Observatory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Environmental Observatory is a consortium formed by the Province of Lecce, the Municipality of Campi Salentina and the IACSA (International Advanced Center for Space Applications) of the University of Florence.
Its main activities are those of Environmental Monitoring, with particular reference to the Atmospheric Monitoring in the province of Lecce’s area.
The Observatory manages the Area Network of Atmospheric Monitoring of the Province of Lecce since the 2001, by availing also of the scientific help of the CNR – ISAC of Lecce and of the Laboratory of Science of Materials of the University of Lecce, as well.
www.osservatoriocampisalentina.it /eng/index.asp   (111 words)

  
 Lecce, Italy
The provincial capital of Lecce lies mid-way along the Salentine peninsula, the heel of the Italian boot, in the southernmost part of Italy - some 30km/19mi southeast of Brindisi.
Lecce is one of the most interesting towns in southern Italy, notable for its magnificent Baroque buildings erected by local architects using the beautiful and easily worked yellow limestone of the area.
Lecce to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca Driving Tour
www.planetware.com /italy/lecce-i-pu-lc.htm   (110 words)

  
 La Palombara tourist village villas and aparmtents in Castro on the Puglia coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Castro is a medieval village surrounded by a charming seaside resort and situated in one of the most suggestive parts of the Salento coast.
This is the south east of Lecce not far from Otranto, that bulwark against the Turkish invasion on 1480 a.C., and from S. Maria di Leuca, the extreme heel of Italy.
La Palombara is a small tourist village in the zone of Castro in the province of Lecce.
www.deliciousitaly.com /lapalombara.htm   (326 words)

  
 The hotel complex Le Sirenuse is at Gallipoli, in the province of Lecce
The hotel complex Le Sirenuse is at Gallipoli, in the province of Lecce
Located close to a splendid, well-equipped private beach, lapped by a clean deep blue sea, the structure offers accommodation in 120 comfortable en-suite rooms, all fitted with an independent thermostatically controlled air-conditioning plant, satellite TV, telephone and panoramic balconies with a magnificent view over the Torre del Pizzo bay.
Boasting a well-equipped and modern conference centre, with a capacity of 50 to 300 people, the hotel complex Le Sirenuse, part of the well-known “Caroli Hotels” chain, is the best choice for anyone wishing to spend an enjoyable, dynamic holiday on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Apulian coast.
www.esperia.it /lesirenuseeng.htm   (124 words)

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