Linda Mathieu's experiences living as an American expat in France
Lovely
I read about Lecce in my guide book and it sounded fabulous with Baroque architecture all over the place. This type of architecure was used to call people back to the Catholic church after the stern reformation. There are twist and curls all over. Lecce is called the Florence of the south and I loved it. I was there for two days and have the photos to prove it.
Hidden courtyards abound.Amphitheater in the middle of the old city. It was found, as is common in Italy, when construction was being done.I’m used to foccacia being in one layer but this came as sort of a sandwich. Very good.Another theater for plays and music.Another intersting courtyard.Closeup.The fabulous Basilica di Santa Croce by night.Rose window by day.Wooden ceiling there.Just look at all of the curves and decorations.Top of a column. By the way, not everything was marble. Sometimes it was wood painted as marble, sometimes paper maché.
I am thinking that Jesse and I need to return to Lecce! These beautiful photos are great
We visited in 2001!
I loved it and would gladly return