Italian Baroque Gem No One Talks About! | Hidden Europe #3 (LECCE)
Italian Baroque Gem No One Talks About! | Hidden Europe #3 (LECCE)
Lecce, often called the “Florence of the South,” is an Italian Baroque gem most people completely overlook —but why? Join me as we explore Lecce’s stunning architecture, fascinating history, and hidden treasures. From the majestic Basilica di Santa Croce to mouthwatering dishes like Ciceri e Tria and Pasticciotto Leccese, this city will leave you in awe.
Discover the stories behind its Spanish Baroque explosion, the ghost of Castello di Lecce, and even a Roman amphitheater hidden beneath Piazza Sant’Oronzo.
Video Chapters
00:00 – Why Lecce is a Hidden Gem
01:27 – Basilica di Santa Croce
02:33 – Piazza di Duomo
03:32 – Lecce Cathedral
04:49 – Old Town Streets
06:06 – Museo Faggiano
07:26 – Castello di Lecce
09:07 – Unique Local Food
10:03 – Piazza Sant’Oronzo
10:40 – Roman Amphitheater
11:16 – Roman Theater
👉 My Handpicked LECCE Experiences & Tickets (affiliate links):
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🔗 Other Links & Recommendations:
• Get your LeccEcclesiae ticket here: https://www.chieselecce.it/en/
📺 More in the Hidden Europe series:
• Hidden Europe #1: Alta Badia – https://youtu.be/ujjdj5Ekr5U
• Hidden Europe #2: Jerez – https://youtu.be/SuMKhsuMHaY
🎥 All My Videos About Italy:
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Let me know in the comments what you loved most about Lecce!
Thank you,
Rok Goes Around
14 Comments
Thank you Rok!!! Your the Best! You deserve Milloin Subscribers!
Thank you! We may go to that area next year
Thank you, Rok! Wonderful town.
Beautiful city. I have travelled all over Sicily and Italy but not south of Salerno in Italy. Stunning architecture.
Wonderful city! ❤
Wow, great find Rok. Lovely video as always. This is the most underrated travel channel on YouTube. Here's wishing for your continued success. High-five from New York.
Simply stunning Rok. Thanks for the heads up on such a beautiful city. Another one added to wishlist 😊
You are incredible Rok! I have never seen so much detailed video, flavoured with your personal identity! Wishing good health and new destinations of course!
Magnificent video, thank you. I'm waiting for the next one eagerly!
Lecce è una meravigliosa città✨✨✨✨✨🥰
your every video is a gem
Spent a week in Lecce in 2016, great people great town, recommended
Who misses this gem?
Is June a good month to vissit ? is there nice beaches nearby? Love your videos <3