
Automatically translated from Italian.
The Palazzo Ducale of Villa Castelli houses the Civic Museum on the ground floor, featuring a rich collection of artifacts from archaeological excavations in the Magno-Greek necropolis of Pezza Petrosa, dating from the 5th to the 4th century BC.\n\nOpened in 2009 following the restoration of the architectural complex, the museum is enhanced by the medieval tower and the municipal art gallery. The southern facade preserves the ancient keep, now serving as the Council Chamber.\n\nThe first floor has facades with strictly vertical surfaces, lightened by windows. The grand staircase leads to the balcony on the upper floor, where windows and doors are adorned with cornices crafted in the 20th century in a Renaissance style.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Oktoberfesct
Festival featuring local food, craft beer, and live music across three weekends of celebration.
Murrivato in Concert
Murrivato performs with popular Salentine pizzica
Il Naso
Theatrical performance by Ippolito Chiarello at the Teatro Comunale.
Le Radici del Sud in Concert
The band Le Radici del Sud performs traditional Salentine pizzica music.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsMatrices ChurchA splendid polychrome dome announces the beautiful Mother Church of Villa
Castelli, built in the heart of the city. Villa Castelli very close- Nature and gardensGravina Parco PubblicoA deep natural inlet characterized by the presence of endogenous plant species typical of Murgia and the maquis shrubland. Villa Castelli very close
Farmhouses and oil millsTrappeto del DucaUsed since the 17th century as an oil mill, the trappeto del Duca di Villa
Castelli still preserves the old millstone and several wooden presses. Villa Castelli 1.3 km away- ArchaeologyArchaeological Park of Pezza PetrosaThe thirty three tombs found in the archaeological site of Pezza Petrosa, in Villa Castelli, are well-preserved. Villa Castelli 1.7 km away
Museums and theatresMuseum of Peasant Civilization \"Masseria Lupoli\"In the town of a hundred farms, the Museum of Peasant Civilization
illustrates the fascinating folk culture and daily life in Crispiano of
long ago. Crispiano 4.4 km away
Churches and cryptsSantuario di Santa Maria MutataDeep within the fields of Grottaglie, the Early Christian Sanctuary of
Santa Maria Mutata is a small trove of treasures surrounded by greenery. Grottaglie 5.1 km away