Most of the stones which have shaped most of Salento's beautiful Baroque architectural gems comes from Cursi. The small town near Maglie, represents one of the largest quarries of Lecce stone.
The ecomuseum of the Cursi stone plays a major role in reviving and enhancing the culture of the stone: extraction and processing techniques, implementation methods also through workshop activities.
The ecomuseum houses a gallery of stone artifacts, designed by famous architects or local enterprises, which stretches deep into the underground oil mill. In addition to the guided tours of the quarries and the old town, the museum also makes available a descriptive video of the territory on the origins, geological and geomorphological features of the landscapes.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Mercoledì Latino
Salsa, bachata and kizomba night in Melpignano
Karaoke
Karaoke night with Sandro Stefanelli at Antichi Sapori.
OPEN+: Orientation to the World of Photography with Valentina Sergi and Giorgio Coen Cagli
Orientation meeting dedicated to photography with experts
Fiera di San Vito e Sagra del Maiale
The celebration of pork in Ortelle combines gastronomic tradition and local crafts in a convivial event.
Keys for the Future - Female Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Female leadership: a day to shape tomorrow's leaders.
Keys to the Future - Female Leadership
A female empowerment event with talks by leaders, live music and networking. Free entry.
More places nearby
- ArchaeologyMenhir Croce alle tajateThe culture of the stone has given to Cursi a magical menhir, a monolith which appears in the countryside, amid olive trees. Cursi 1.1 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 2 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 2 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 2.2 km away
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 2.4 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 2.9 km away