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Bari - Lecce - Bari
Lecce - L'anfiteatro Romano  Lecce - La Villa Comunale
From Bari one can get directly to Lecce, and enchanting Baroque city. The old town centre is of a great artistic interest, characterized by the visual effect of the Pietra Leccese (Lecce Stone).
In the main square, dedicated to St. Oronzo and dominated by the famous obelisk, can be found the important Chiesa Barocca di Santa Croce (Baroque Church of the Holy Cross) and the Roman amphitheatre dating back to the 2nd century and in an excellent state. The majestic Piazza del Duomo, surrounded by Baroque buildings and seat of the Duomo (Cathedral), is characterized by a precious bell tower and the statue of St Oronzo, framed by the prestigious triumphal arch.