Must - Historical Museum of the City of Lecce

Located in the historic centre, near the Roman amphitheatre, the Must (Historical Museum of the City of Lecce) is set up in the 15th-century monastery of Santa Chiara, today a monumental complex of extraordinary charm. It accommodates artefacts and finds that testify to the different periods of the town's history, from the Messapian and Roman times, up until the 16th- and 20th century. The gallery of contemporary art, on the other hand, hosts a permanent exhibition of the artworks of the Salentinian sculptor Cosimo Carlucci. A gathering place for the community, the Must is also a cultural venue hosting temporary exhibitions, creative and educational workshops for children and adults alike, as well as varied activities whereby to experiment arts in all its forms of expression.