Essential shopping advice
The art of Renzo Buttazzo
Fashion to design to handicrafts, this part of italy is a shopping paradise. For the curious digger to indulge into some authentic Italian creativity, craftmanship and ultimate sense of the beautiful.
DRESS BOUTIQUE | Lecce
Interesting boutique for the ladies offering an attentive selection of international designers for a style that goes from Scandinavian to Japanese, with a particular Italian feel. Stylish.
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CONTRE BOUTIQUE | Lecce
Three upscale boutiques in Lecce, Maglie and Otranto where to find iconic Italian and International brands. Large choice and total quality since the late 70’s
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VICO BOLOGNESI | Lecce
Intriguing concept store selling everything from vintage clothing to unique pieces of flamboyant design and furniture… a Pandora’s box of quality and beauty.
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RENZO BUTTAZZO Sculptures
Internationally renowned sculptor Renzo Buttazzo is among the few left artists carving the yellow, sandy limestone better known as Pietra Leccese. A timeless tradition that he has evolved into a personal concept of design and poetry. His “everyday objects” are a collection of giant floor lamps, tailor made bath tubs, armchair and extra-large tables which had him gaining worldwide recognition. He holds interesting workshops too
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CIRCESTENSI MONKS | Martano
This monastery is a place of peace and wellness, where the monks still preserve the ancient secrets of herbal medicine and cuisine. Body lotions, essential oils, teas, jams, honey… all they make derives from traditional wisdom. The Gocce Imperiali – imperial drops – is their signature cure-all infuse. Also, the monastery is beautiful, don’t miss a visit to the library, the museum and the heavenly citrus garden
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OPTICS ALFARANO | Lecce
From 40 years this shop provides the best in eyewear from all brands. Whatever your eyes need, come here and you’ll get sorted.
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COLI CERAMICS | Cutrofiano
Terracotta to ceramics and maiolics, find here amazing plates, platters, piomb-free pots and a range of beautiful design pieces bringing cool modernity to the family’s centuries old tradition
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GIAQUINTO TEXTILES | otranto
From over a century the Giaquinto family makes amazing textiles by the most antique techniques and delivers unique, numbered – pieces of authentic beauty in the very earth of Lecce town
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NOVAUDIO | Galatone
Buy high fidelity, custom made sound systems @ Novaudio in Galatona, a heaven for lover of top notch audio with a truly captivating design…
