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Lecce: Where Baroque Dreams Take Shape in Stone

In the sun-drenched heel of Italy's boot, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian, a city of golden limestone and elaborate facades awaits discovery. Here, centuries of artistry have been carved into every corner, every church, every palazzo. The warm glow of pietra leccese bathes the streets in honey-colored light, while ornate balconies and theatrical facades tell stories of ambition, devotion, and an artistic tradition that transformed local stone into pure poetry.