Villa Zappone is located within the archaeological park including the Roman amphitheater and the ancient spa. Owned by Filomeno Zappone, it is a building dating back to the early twentieth century, beautiful and elegant, characterized by a classical setting influenced by a Neapolitan liberty.

The Bernardini Library holds the most valuable collection in the province of Lecce and is an integral part of the Ex Convitto Palmieri, which also houses the Museo della Stampa (Print Museum) and the Carmelo Bene archive.