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Lecce Travel Guide

Often called "the Florence of the South," Lecce lies in the heart of the Salento Peninsula, the "heel" of the Italian boot. The town was founded before the time of the ancient Greeks, but it's best known for the architecture, barocco leccese (Lecce baroque), of many of its buildings. Dating from Lecce's heyday in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, these structures are made mostly of fine-grained yellow limestone. Masons delighted in working with the golden material; their efforts turned the city into what one architectural critic called a "gigantic bowl of overripe fruit." Alas, recent restorations have taken away much of the color as workers have whitewashed the buildings. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Villa Cipressi

Via 1V Novembre 18
Varenna 22050 Map

Distance: 12.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Hotel Metropole Suisse

Piazza Cavour 19
Como 22100 Map

Distance: 14.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Villa D'Este

Via Regina 40
Cernobbio 22012 Map

Distance: 15.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Attractions

Monte Generoso

expert favorite attraction
Lugano, Switzerland

Distance: 18.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A a 40-minute train ride takes visitors to the 1,704m summit of Monte Generoso. ... Read More
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Alprose Chocolate Museum

Lugano, Switzerland

Distance: 26.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Alprose Chocolate Museum offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of chocolate. ... Read More
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Swiss Customs Museum

On the shores of Lake Lugano
Gandria, Switzerland

Distance: 23.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Swiss National Museum in Zurich has the largest collection of objects regarding the cultural history of Switzerland, covering all periods, from prehistory to the 21st century.... Read More
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3_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Lecco

Distance (mi.)
Milan Linate Airport 28.1 map
Milan Malpensa Airport 34.8 map
Turin Citta Di Torino Airport 100.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lecco

Distance (mi.)
Milan Orio Al Serio Airport 19.8 map
Milan Parma Airport 86.1 map
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport 102.7 map

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  • Italy: Puglia & Basilicata
    Country Walkers
    from $4798, 7 days
    The "heel" of Italy's boot-shaped border beckons to be explored on foot. Surrounded by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, the region invites the walking...
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Lecco Vacation Rentals

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from: $99

Lecco holiday get away - Sleeps 05

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Restaurant, TV
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from: $96

Lago Di Como Il Bogno Bed & Breakfast

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Patio
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from: $233

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LECCO, ITALY

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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