Beneath the Palazzo dei Gaza, a typical example of noble architecture in the Salento Baroque style now housing municipal offices, it is possible to visit one of numerous examples of 16th century underground olive oil mills and learn about the great importance of the oil-making process, how the oil was stored in cisterns in the Castle and the way the olives were traditionally farmed and processed in the area.
The trappeto, as this kind of press was called, was operational up to the end of the 19th century. There are four rooms, each containing a Calabrian-type millstone and small well-like vats connected to Genoese-type presses.
It is currently used to host various local cultural events.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Course for the Issuance and/or Renewal of the Certificate for the Identification of Epigeal Mushrooms for Amateur Collectors
Course for mushroom identification and certificate issuance.
Puglia Nautic Salon 2026
Collaboration between the International Nautical Salon of Puglia and Pescare Show, celebrating nautical and fishing.
Dialogues with Mario Martone
Cultural event with Mario Martone: discussions on directing, contemporary theater, cinema and intergenerational dialogue.
Autumn in the Alley and Piazza Duomo among Art, History and Reading
Art, history, and community celebrate autumn in Brindisi's historic center.
Basket and Solidarity in Mesagne: On the Court October 25 to Say End Polio Now
Friendly basketball match for the fight against polio
Progetto Premio Cantiere Risonanze
Artist residency with final presentation at TEX of ExFadda.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsChiesa MatriceRising in the heart of the historic center of Mesagne is the beautiful
mother church, an elegant Baroque treasure of 16th-century origin. Mesagne very close
Museums and theatresMuseum \"Ugo Granafei\"The museum in the Norman Swabian Castle in Mesagne is home to some
interesting archaeological finds including a numismatic collection and a
lapidarium. Mesagne very close
Castles, towers and palacesMesagne castleThe story of the castle of Mesagne, royal fortress, noble house and feudal
palace, echoes off its walls, telling people about the changes of the town. Mesagne very close- Museums and theatresMesagne Civic TheatreThe nineteenth-century theater with a neoclassical face hosts musical and drama performances with its 300 seats. Mesagne very close
Nature and gardensVilla Comunale Umberto IMesagne's Villa Comunale opens close to the historic center and inside it
offers well-kept green spaces and a 'play area for young children. Mesagne very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria in BetlemmeAmong the churches of Mesagne, the building dedicated to Santa Maria in
Betlemme is the riches in Rococo fantasies and Baroque volutes. Mesagne very close