What to see in Castrignano del Capo
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
13 places
Churches and cryptsBasilica of Santa Maria de Finibus TerraeA fascinating sanctuary on the southernmost tip of the Salento, the
Basilica of Santa Maria di Finibus Terrae stands on the spectacular Capo di
Leuca promontory. Castrignano del Capo
Nature and gardensThe San Vincenzo ChannelThe San Vincenzo Chanel is a natural karst phenomena in the territory of
Castrignano del Capo onto which open underground grottoes and frescoed
caves Castrignano del Capo
FunCascata monumentale dell’Acquedotto PugliesePuglia’s extreme tip is celebrated through a unique monument, overlooking
the exact spot where the land ends and the infinity of the sea begins. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Santa Maria di LeucaAn appealing tower perched dropping sheer into the sea on Punta Meliso. Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesGrotta PorcinaraPrehistoric cave dug out by man, used as a sanctuary for many centuries,
from prehistoric to Roman times Castrignano del Capo
Museums and theatresMuseum in Salento - Museo Vito MeleBorn from the love of art by the sculptor Bito Mele, the Museum in Salento-
Museo Vito Mele in Castrignano del Capo is a treasure chest of work signed
by nationally renowned authors. Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesSanta Maria di LeucaIn Santa Maria di Leuca there is a tourist fishing port protected by a three-armed breakwater. Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesSanta Maria di Leuca BeachOld “bagnarole”, sandy beaches and caves with water springs: the beach of
Santa Maria di Leuca offers magical bathes in Finibus Terrae. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre dell'Omo Morto (Tower of the Dead Man)The Old Tower is a watchtower on the Salento coast near Santa Maria di
Leuca. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre MarchielloLocated on the coastline between Leuca and Felloniche, it is a watchtower
that was built during the Saracen raids. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesVillas in Santa Maria di LeucaElegant liberty-style forms and oriental motifs characterised the magical
architectures along the promenade, embellished by wonderful villas and
noble palaces. Castrignano del Capo- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of the PantocratorSet in the green of the countryside and carved out of rock, the Crypt of Christ Pantocrator di Giuliano dates back to the 9th century. Castrignano del Capo
- Castles, towers and palacesSalignano TowerSalignano Tower , an imposing cylindrical building, stands in the small square of the nice borough of Castrignano del Capo. Castrignano del Capo
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)