Located in Salento, the heel of the boot of Italy, the city of Lecce is an open-air museum of Baroque architecture, forged in the native limestone known as ‘Lecce stone.’ This stone is renowned for its softness and malleability before hardening over time with exposure to air, allowing for intricate carvings and decoration that last for centuries without wear.

Bari has a fascinating history as a melting pot of Mediterranean cultures.