Lecce – 16th century and Baroque period

Lecce – 16^th century and Baroque period

Known as the ‘Baroque Capital’ and famous for its 17^thcentury churches,Lecce boasts incredibly imposing16^thcentury buildings, such as Charles V Castle, the fortification walls and the ancient Piazza dei Mercanti, a commercial heart linked to the Venetian presence (as evidenced by the smallRenaissance Church of San Marco and the ancient building named Sedile) which today is known as Sant’Oronzo Square.