Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce, Apulia, 73100, Italy · Lecce, Italy
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The Sedile: Lecce’s Most Stylish "Living Room"
Piazza Sant'Oronzo · Lecce, Italy
If you’re hanging out in Piazza Sant’Oronzo, you absolutely cannot miss the Palazzo del Seggio. It’s that striking, square-shaped building with the intricate arches that looks like it’s been plucked straight out of a fantasy novel. It’s just a great place to stand in front of to get a sense of how "extra" the architecture in Lecce can get. It’s a perfect example of that ornate, over-the-top Leccese Baroque style that makes this whole city feel like a giant open-air museum.
A Blast from the Past: The Roman Amphitheater of Lecce
Piazza Sant'Oronzo · Lecce, Italy
The Roman Amphitheater of Lecce sits right in the middle of the lively Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and it’s honestly one of the coolest things to see because it’s tucked right into the modern city. Imagine just grabbing a coffee or doing some shopping and then realizing you’re standing next to a structure that dates back to the 2nd century A.D. What’s most impressive is that only about a third of the amphitheater has actually been excavated; the rest is still sitting underneath the surrounding buildings. It gives the whole site such a cool, mysterious vibe. It’s not just a dusty old ruin; it’s a living part of the city’s heart.