So, I fell in love with the Puglia region and especially Lecce. We came to the area to track down John’s family but I discovered a part of Italy I hadn’t known before . Beautiful coastal towns, Baroque architecture, amazing beaches, crystal water and simple but amazing food.

Of all the places Lecce really stands out. This beautiful Baroque city built from a light yellow limestone and a white sandstone captured me.

Our hotel was reasonable even though it was tucked inside a 16th century building in a small town just outside of Lecce filled with small cafes and restaurants.

The area demands we return and I’m already looking forward to it . Now I’m going to do something I seldom do … just let you see the photos and plan your own trip to Puglia