The school is held in the Rectorate of the University of Salento, an ancient monastery with a large cloister in a 17th century baroque building. Located in the historical center 7 minutes walk from the main station.
How to reach Lecce
- by plane: Europe ~2/3 h , US & Asia ~ 12h, Latin America & Australia ~ 15 - 20 hr
- Brindisi airport (BDS) ~ 40 km from city centre
main companies (ITA SwissAir) in connection with Rome and Milan and low cost companies (Ryanair – Easyjet – Wizzair). - Bari airport (BRI) at ~ 160 km is an alternative
- Brindisi airport (BDS) ~ 40 km from city centre
- by train: Lecce central station. Several fast trains per day run from Rome (~ 5.5 hr) and from Milan (~9.5 hr)
- by car: via A1 / A14 (highways and fast roads) from Rome 600 km
More about Lecce
“If Puglia were a movie, Lecce would be cast in the starring role”
Lonely Planet guide
Lecce is located in the middle of the southern end of Apulia region, in the “heel” of the Italian boot. Its province extends over the Salentinian peninsula, bordered by more than 200 km of coastline, with alternating beaches and cliffs. Lecce, with its about 95000 inhabitants, has an historical centre of considerable interest, coming back to the 17th century, representing a triumph of the unique Baroque style (Barocco Leccese).
Accomodation:
Several large hotels are available in the city centre (typical costs between 80 and 150 Euro per night) but, more interestingly, a hundred of 'Bed and Breakfasts' (typical costs between 60 and 150 Euro per night) can offer very attractive accommodation options in the historic centre. Most of them are housed in restored historical buildings.
Restaurants:
In the city centre, one is spoilt for choice when it comes to bars and restaurants (light lunch between 15 and 25 Euro and full dinner between 30 and 60 Euro)
Lecce highlights
Historical centre
Piazza Duomo e Seminario, Basilica di Santa Croce, Anfiteatro romano, teatro romano, Castello di Carlo V
Museums
Sigismondo Castromediano, MUST, Museo della cartapesta, Museo Ebraico, Museo Ferroviario.
Culinary experience
Pasticciotto e caffè leccese, rustico, orecchiette cu le rape, sagne 'ncannulate, turcineddhri, purpu alla pignata, parmigiana di melanzane, ciceri e tria.
Surroundings
Cerrate, Galatina, Nardò, Otranto.
Beaches and natural beauties
Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio, Torre dell’orso, Sant’Andrea, Otranto, Santa Cesarea, Porto Badisco, Santa Maria di Leuca.
