From Bari Airport: the distance between the International Airport of Bari and Lecce is about 170 kilometers. The best way to access this city is taking the E55 and SS16, as it won’t take you more than 1 hour and 50 minutes. Another option could be going through the E843 and SS7 Via Appia, though it’ll take you 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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Lecce is one of the most important and populated cities from the region of Apulia. It is located between the cities of Brindisi and Taranto and its coast is in the Adriatic Sea. Known as the South Florence, Lecce is linked to the history of Greece and its culture, as it was, during some centuries, an active meeting point for commerce between Italy and Greece.
If you can travel to Lecce and discover this incredible place from end to end, from Pepecar we recommend reserving a rental car to enjoy Lecce at your fullest. You will have a wide range of brads and models of car at an incomparable price! Don’t miss this great opportunity and look for the car hire you’ve always wanted to have thanks to Pepecar.
EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF LECCE
According to the legends, the city of Lecce exists since the Trojan War. However, the reality is that the territory which knocks into space the actual city was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. Adrian the Emperor moved the city 3 kilometers away from where it was established to connect it to the Adrian Port. During the Gothic Wars, the city was taken by the Ostrogoths. Nevertheless, in the 6th century, the Romans conquered again the city for about 5 centuries more.
In the 11th century, the city of Lecce was conquered by the Normans, which meant the recovery of the city as a commercial center of great importance for the entire Italy. Also, thanks to the period of time they were in power, the city started to become famous all over Europe and a huge part of the Middle East. Between the 12th and 15th centuries, Lecce became part of the Kingdom of Sicily, until the Ottomans came and devastated the city. In the 17th century, a tremendous plague destroyed a great deal of the population. During the WWII, Lecce was an important refuge for those who were escaping from the war. Currently, Lecce has become one of the most attractive cultural and commercial centers all over Italy, apart from being one of the best touristic destinations you can go in the region of Apulia to.
If you want to know the history of Lecce, we recommend you to reserve a rental car. Thanks to it, you will be able to move with total freedom and make a route through some of the most beautiful places in the city as:
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Charles V Castle, known as Lecce Castle, it is one of the first fortifications in the city in (almost) perfect condition.
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Saint Cross Basilica, located at the center of the city, it is one of the best examples of Italian Baroque style.
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Lecce Cathedral, one of the most beautiful and historic religious buildings of the city.
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Roman Amphitheater, a major monument in the city and one of the most touristic places in the region of Apulia.
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Celestini Palace, a Baroque building utilized as a convent during the 17th century.
LEECE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS WITH A CAR HIRE
Thanks to the service to rent a car you can access through Pepecar you can visit the following three beautiful destinations in the area of Apulia, and really close to Lecce.
BARI
Bari is a wonderful city surrounded by the Murge Mount and the Adriatic Sea. It is known as one of the most important and beautiful places from the Italian Medieval Route. Bari has become one of the greatest cities all over the country. In the last few decades, its quality of life has increased, especially because of the increasing number of tourists and, therefore, money. To know Bari you must admire, at least the Lama Balice Regional Natural Park, Norman-Swabia Castle, Saint Sabino Basilica and Cathedral or the Saint Nicholas Basilica.
The distance between Lecce and Bari is about 150 kilometers. With your rental car, take the roads E55 and SS16 and you will reach your destination in less than 1 hour and 45 minutes. Also, you can simply take the E55, though it may take you about 2 hours and 10 minutes.
BRINDISI
This ancient Greek city from the region of Apulia is located near the Adriatic Sea. Brindisi, developed as a cultural and commercial center, is one of the most prolific cities in Apulia. If you want to enjoy the majesty of this astonishing coastal Italian city, don’t forget to visit places as the Francesco Ribezzo Archaeological Museum, the Roman Colony, Granafei Nervegna Palace, Brindisi Castle, San Giovanni del Sepolcro, and the Monument in honor to a man who served in the Italian Marine Corps.
The distance between Lecce and Brindisi is about 40 kilometers. The easiest way to access this city is taking the road SS613, for, with your rental car, you will reach it in less than 35 minutes. Another option could be going through the Via Giacomo Monticelli and SS613, though it may take you up to 45 minutes.
TARANTO
In the region of Apulia we can find one of the most interesting locations all over the south of Italy. Taranto is one of the major maritime ports from the whole country. It is known as the Spartan City, as it belonged to the Kingdom of Sparta. Taranto has some of the most impressive places from the entire Italian heritage. If you don’t believe it, simply get to the city and visit the Aragonese Castle, Taranto Cathedral, Poseidon Temple, the MUDI, the Spartan Museum, the Pantaleo Palace and the Amati Palace.
The distance between Lecce and Taranto is about 110 kilometers. We recommend that you reserve a car hire in Lecce and go through the roads SS613 and SS7/E90 in direction to the northwest to reach Taranto. The trip will take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
HOW TO ACCESS LECCE
If you are going to travel to Lecce, you will have two main options to get to the city: landing either in Bari Airport or Brindisi Airport. Whatever the option you choose, reserve, even before getting to Italy, a rental car at the best price thanks to the search engine we offer you in Pepecar. Don’t hesitate! Reserve your car hire in Lecce and enjoy your holidays at the best price!
From Brindisi Airport: the distance between the Brindisi Airport and Lecce is about 50 kilometers. Take the road SS613 in direction to the southeast as it will take you less than 35 minutes to get to your destination.