Specchia

Specchia is a town and comune in the province of Lecce. in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Main sights Mother Church (15th century) Church of the Francescani Neri (early 16th century) Baroque church of Assunta Church of San Nicola di Mira, founded in the 11th century but largely rebuilt in the 16th century, when it was converted to the Latin rite from the Byzantine one Church of Santa Eufemia (9th-10th century) Dominican church and convent Palazzo Risolo (16th century), occupying the former site of the medieval castle Palazzo Ripa (17th century) References External links Awarded "EDEN - European Destinations of Excellence" non traditional tourist destination 2007