We loved Mauro's apartment. There were 3 of us and having 2 toilets and a solid door between the rooms made it very private for all. The entrance was very safe because there was a courtyard gate which locked behind you before you opened the front door. We hadn't realised that the Tobacco Manufacturer St was one way and very long, but when we arrived Mauro was waiting outside and jumped in the car and showed us where to park. Parking was safe and we put 5 euros in the meter for the whole day. Sunday was free. Mauro's place is just in the old town next to the old university so you can walk everywhere and Lecce is gorgeous.There is a roof garden so we had breakfast in the sun and a shady ground floor garden with a big tangerine tree. Fruit a little sour but very tasty. A very well equiped kitchen and all apartment was very SPACIOUS. A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED MODERN SPACE IN AN HISTORIC BUILDING. Fabulous ancient brick ceiling very nicely restored to show off the star pattern and a sleek stone bath in the master bedroom. Lovely mosaic shower in the other bathroom. Mauro gave us a map and great tips for restaurants.