Lecce, the "baroque capital of Italy" is an unique architectural ensemble from the 16th to the 18th century and was a fascinating centre already in ancient times. Conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C., it was called Lupiae. Later the Order of the Jesuits built its churches here.

In the 16th century on the remains of a Norman fortress, the Castello, was built to defend against Ottoman attacks by order of Charles the Fifth. The baroque Lecce had to be protected. A splendour created by the great artists of the time.