We’ve arrived to the walled ancient city of Lecce on a sunny day via private driver, train, taxi and schlepping our bags some ourselves. At B&B Centro Storico, Mary had arranged an early check in (she actually accomplished this at every location so far!!!). First, animated Nora got us and our luggage up several floors using a “luggage lift” then to the roof top patio to await owner Filipino and his welcome and recommendations. We are very lucky to have their hospitality! It’s a 15th century building, well restored for guests.
In the last two days we’ve explored and strolled through the streets of this historic center with Fillipo’s encouragement to “get lost a little”. Not at all difficult to do! But somehow a wonderful way to wile away the days. We’ve found the Duomo, the Anditeatro Roman (for blood sports), the Teatro Greco Roman (tragedies and comedies for the rich), the Castello, Villa Communale (park), eight or more of the 29 chiesa’s (churches) inside the walls and Baldo’s! The latter required a return visit – if you guessed gelateria, you’d have nailed it!
We found an art installation in the convent cum Teatro Greco Roman complex. Eclectic.
The convent is now the Teatro Greco Roman. It leaves you feeling the dichotomies in human nature that create theater and gladiatorial “sports”. There was a lot of helpful regional history in this complex, but I liked the art the best.
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