Lecce

So the more I know where I'm staying, the more I like it. Lecce is in the very south in the Puglia region(the heal of the boot). The city looks gorgeous! I asked for a city with history and that's what I got! Lecce wasn't originally Roman, it was Greek! It was later taken over by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. So this city has a lot of Greek and Roman influence. The area is famous for its limestone that is used most commonly for sculptures, olive oil, and wine. The city is decorated with beautiful Baroque style architecture. Not only does the city have all the wonderful history, Lecce seems to have a fun night life too. Lecce is a college town so at night a lot of students go to what they call "discos". These would probably be considered clubs in the U.S. Lecce is also located near the beach:) From my house it's about a 15 minute drive!!! YAY! Oh and there is a professional soccer team in the city. They are a part of the Siere A league, U.S. Lecce. I really hope that I can go to some of their games because their stadium is only about a 5 minute drive from where I'm staying. And the one thing people care about when they think of Italy...food!!! Since Lecce is so close to the sea, they eat a lot of seafood. Everything you read about their food sounds so delicious I just can't wait to try it all!!! Here's some picture of Lecce. Hope you enjoy!