The ancient Casale (village) Sombrino was built around the 11th century on the ridge of Murge Salentine, in the area which used to be called Spalla del Palombaro, almost 100 metres above sea level.
It was on the crossroad which connected the Via Istmica, which from Casole d’Otranto led to Gallipoli, with the road that from Santa Caterina of Galatina led to Leuca and, for this reason, it represented an important place where pilgrims could stopover.
The settlement, probably of Basilian origin, used to include also the Church of San Giacomo Sombrino, of which it is still possible to admire the ancient beauty, with the medieval façade and the gabble roof. The church was part of the properties of the nearby Abbey of San Nicola di Casole and an altar of the 16th century can be still seen.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Beyond The Wall
Crafts and contemporary art dialogue in the spaces of Parabita.
Volare - Reading Workshop
Reading and dialogue sessions in Collepasso with writers and young readers for the Volare project.
OPEN+: Orientation to the World of Photography with Valentina Sergi and Giorgio Coen Cagli
Orientation meeting dedicated to photography with experts
Karaoke
Karaoke night at Bar da Sasi to sing together.
Mercoledì Latino
Salsa, bachata and kizomba night in Melpignano
Fiera di San Vito e Sagra del Maiale
The celebration of pork in Ortelle combines gastronomic tradition and local crafts in a convivial event.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna di CelimannaEntirely frescoed, the crypt of Madonna di Celimanna is today part of the
city cemetery, located next to the 18th-century shrine of the same name. Supersano very close
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Blessed Virgin of CoelimannaThe crypt is the centerpiece of the supersanesi's devotion to Our Lady of
Coelimanna and stands next to the shrine dedicated to the patron saint. Supersano very close
Nature and gardensCoelimanna Serra Nature ParkWith its 2,000 square meters of lush greenery, the Coelimanna Serra Nature
Park unfolds in the Serra del Mucurone among ancient sheep-tracks and
picnic areas. Supersano very close- ArchaeologyMenhir Coelimanna and Menhir Parco Rimembranze 1 and 2The pietrefitte (menhirs and dolmens) of Supersano has been registered, analysed and recovered and then moved into the Parco delle Rimembranze. Supersano 1.1 km away
Churches and cryptsChiesa MatriceDedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother Church of
Ruffano is a treasure chest of immense riches. Ruffano 4.2 km away
Castles, towers and palacesCastello BrancaccioBrancaccio Castle stands in the characteristics Piazza San Francesco and
boasts an elegant external loggia that led to the adjacent parish church. Ruffano 4.2 km away