A Baroque façade built during the 17th century with decorative corbels and anthropomorphic figures are the face of de’ Monti Castle in Corigliano d’Otranto, as it appears nowadays. The statues, inside niches, represent the virtues and characters of that time, while on the architraves are written the words by Andrea Peschiulli, by now incomprehensible.
Former constructions are the moat, the piazza d’armi and the four towers at the corners, each representing at its top a relief of the saint to which it is dedicated.
Nowadays inside the castle there are a library, a multimedia museum and a book shop.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Volare - Reading Workshop
Reading and dialogue sessions in Collepasso with writers and young readers for the Volare project.
Mercoledì Latino
Salsa, bachata and kizomba night in Melpignano
OPEN+: Orientation to the World of Photography with Valentina Sergi and Giorgio Coen Cagli
Orientation meeting dedicated to photography with experts
Karaoke
Karaoke night with Sandro Stefanelli at Antichi Sapori.
Without a Care
Karaoke with Michele Veschi for a fun-filled musical evening.
Keys for the Future - Female Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Female leadership: a day to shape tomorrow's leaders.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsChiesa Madonna del Carmine ed Ex Convento degli AgostinianiConvent and church provide the backdrop for the Taranta Night concert and
soar just outside the historic center. Melpignano 2.7 km away
Farmhouses and oil millsMelpignano Underground Olive Oil MillWell-preserved example of a Salento trappeto in the centre of the charming
town of Melpignano. Melpignano 2.9 km away
Castles, towers and palacesMarchesale Castriota PalaceThe Palace of Melpignano was born as a defensive structure, but in
peacetime it became a noble and elegant residence, a treasure trove of
precious paintings. Melpignano 3.1 km away
ArchaeologyMenhir Minonna, Candelora, Lama, Scinéo, Chipuro, Masseria Piccinna and
Dolmen SpecchiaThe town centre and the countryside of Melpignano are dotted with ancient
pietrefitte (dolmens and menhirs), the guardians of thousand-years old
stories. Melpignano 3.1 km away
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Sant’OnofrioDating back to the 6th century, the Byzantine crypt of Sant’Onofrio is the
most ancient place of worship in Castrignano de’ Greci. Castrignano de' Greci 3.6 km away
Castles, towers and palacesDe Gualtieris CastleThe 16th impregnable fortress is nowadays a place of culture and art,
beating heart of the Greek municipality. Castrignano de' Greci 3.7 km away