Automatically translated from Italian.
The Norman-Swabian Castle of Mesagne houses the “Ugo Granafei” Museum, which preserves archaeological artifacts of great value.\n\nThe impressive collection of Bronze Age pottery is on display, alongside Roman-era finds and medieval ceramics.\n\nThe museum itinerary also includes a numismatic collection featuring Greek coins from the local mints of Taranto, Metaponto, Sibari and Crotone, as well as medieval coins. A perfectly preserved semi-chamber tomb from 250 BC completes the exhibition, with its rich funerary furnishings.\n\nFinally, the lapidarium collects Latin inscriptions, tombstones and Messapian-era millstones.
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
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
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- Farmhouses and oil millsSemi-underground olive oil millSemi-underground olive oil mill in the heart of Mesagne’s historic centre; a typical example of how olive oil is produced. 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- Museums and theatresMesagne Civic TheatreThe nineteenth-century theater with a neoclassical face hosts musical and drama performances with its 300 seats. 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