The Menhir San Giovanni Malcantone of Uggiano la Chiesa, 4 metres high, is one of the highest megaliths in the old province of Terra d’Otranto. It stands on a block of stone, more or less 1 metre high, in the countryside of the town.
The menhir can be seen inside an olive grove not far away from the Masseria Malcantone and on its side there are the signs of the passing of time.
In comparison to other pietrefitte (dolmens and menhirs) in Salento, this menhir doesn’t have any cross or carving, but the height suggests that it had a great importance in the past.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Karaoke
Karaoke night with Sandro Stefanelli at Antichi Sapori.
Fiera di San Vito e Sagra del Maiale
The celebration of pork in Ortelle combines gastronomic tradition and local crafts in a convivial event.
Pumpkin Park Autumn Festival
Autumn event moves to Surano with workshops, live music, and a funfair.
FOS - soli deo gloria
Organ concert in Maglie with mezzo-soprano Serena Scarinzi and organist Maria Francesca Chiarello.
Concert for Soprano and Organ featuring Maria Francesca Chiarello
Concert featuring soprano and organ at the Salento Organ Festival
FOS - Sonate a tre
Concert featuring works by Telemann, Pasquini, Zipoli, Marcello, Provesi, Bach; oboe, violin, organ take center stage.
More places nearby
ArchaeologyLi Scusi Dolmen and Monticelli MenhirThe Li Scusi Dolmen is one of the best-known in Salento, thanks to the
particular light effect produced by a hole in the tomb. A short distance
away is the Monticelli Menhir. Minervino di Lecce 1.6 km away- Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna Immacolata (or Santa Lucia)Religious building rebuilt in the late 17th and early 18th centuries thanks to the offerings of the people of Minervino and completed in 1717. Minervino di Lecce 1.9 km away
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Michele ArcangeloMother church of Minervino di Lecce rebuilt in the 16th century on the
foundations of a 15th-century church. Minervino di Lecce 1.9 km away- Churches and cryptsCrypt of Sant’Elena or San SolomoThe Crypt of Sant’Elena also known as the Crypt of San Solomo is from the Byzantine period and inside holds traces of striking frescoes. Uggiano la Chiesa 2.1 km away
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa Maria delle GrazieA simple facade leads into the cave church of Madonna della Grazia, nestled
below the road surface in the town of Minervino di Lecce. Minervino di Lecce 2.2 km away- Churches and cryptsChapel of the Madonna dell'IdriOnce again restored, the Chapel of Madonna dell'Idri is located in Cerfignano. Santa Cesarea Terme 2.8 km away