Piazza Mazzini e Via Trinchese

The modern center of Lecce spreads around Piazza Mazzini, the city's beating heart. The monumental Fountain of Life, inaugurated in 1975, dominates the area with its choreographic jets and contemporary forms that evoke the typical geometries of the Baroque style. Lining the perimeter of the square are rows of pines and palms, under which are some marble benches.\n\nAround it, the most fashionable shops are concentrated, making the square the heart of the city's shopping along with the adjacent Via Salvatore Trinchese. Rich in shops and cafes, the street connects the modern center with the older Piazza Sant\'Oronzo.