This small museum is hidden away but is well worth the visit. For such a small space it's packed…read morefull of history. There are self guided tours at your own pace to explore.

I arrived five minutes before closing and they were gracious and allowed me to stay as long as I…read morewanted. Great historical place and the owners were willing to answer so many questions and happy to share their story.

Not everyday you can walk up to a Roman Amphitheater and just look in. In the heart of old town…read more On the walls below are depictions of warriors fighting bulls, bears, lions, and other warriors. Re-discovered in 1901 in construction for a bank it is in a long term preservation 125 years later. Not lighted at night, it is still a venue for music. Very quiet today.

This nice Theatre is right in the middle of lovely Lecce. It was a quiet day when we visited…read more(Sunday in August). But it was still surprising how few tourists were in town....and almost none a the Amphiteatre. Because it is actually quite a beauty, but not always open for public. There was a stage for concerts, which messed up the view a bit of course. Nice to see the theatre is still used....but on the other hand I'm not sure how good that is, if it is still used regularly. Because the stone surface might wear off a lot faster that way, would be a shame. Lecce is a real beauty, but not so popular yet. Too bad, because the Theatre, the Piazza Del Duomo and the Centro Storico in general are really beautiful. But Southern Italy might be a tad too far for many. But if you're in the area, be sure to make a visit.