A fine example of an underground olive oil mill dating back to the 17th century. Known in Salento dialect as a trappeto, and designed for the production and storage of olive oil, it was dug out of the rock in the centre of the charming little town of Melpignano, renowned for the quarries of Lecce stone that have helped the local economy to flourish.
Access to the mill, which was dug entirely out of the rock, is via a small stairway with a barrel-vaulted ceiling that leads into the main room, where the olives were milled and pressed.
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
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
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
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 very close
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 very close
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 very close- 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 1.3 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 1.7 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 1.9 km away