Lecce over the years was conquered by many- the Norman, the Byzantine,
the Spanish and other dynasties had settled here and left a lot
of traces of their existence through their art and architecture.
Lecce was found during the Messapian periods as is evident from
the tombs and the funeral dresses which date back to the 5th and
4th century Before Christ. Slowly the Romans came to dominate and
the Messapians were ousted. This justifies the huge Roman influence
in the style of many buildings in this place. |
