What to see in Fasano
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
24 places
ArchaeologyEgnazia amphitheatreThe amphitheatre, a spectacular historic evidence overlooking the sea, is
in the heart of the archaeological park of Egnazia, among the most
beautiful ones in Puglia. Fasano
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Pietro in OctavaAncient rural church located in the complex of the historic masseria Ottava
Grande, in argo di Fasano. Fasano
Churches and cryptsMatrica ChurchIn the heart of the city, the austere mother church of Fasano has undergone
renovations and modifications up until the 20th century. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of San Giovanni BattistaThe gorgeous fresco depicting St. John the Baptist lends the name to the
small cave church inside the Lama D’Antico Park, in the territory of
Fasano. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe church cave of San LorenzoThe church of San Lorenzo accommodates some of the brightest wall paintings
of all cave settlement in Puglia. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe crypt of Lama d’AnticoRegarded as the very heart of the Lama d’Antico settlement in the territory
of Fasano, the crypt is one of the largest cave churches in the whole
region. Fasano
ArchaeologyDolmen di MontalbanoIt is a megalithic building in the locality Pisco Marano, located in the
countryside of Montalbano di Fasano and connected to magical, religious or
funeral rituals. Fasano
Sea and cavesEgnazia - Case biancheThe beach Egnazia – case bianche, amid sandy coves and low rocky coast,
keeps the ruins of the ancient Messapic culture, a few steps away from
clear water. Fasano
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Torre CanneAn octagonal tower in the heart of Torre Canne, built starting from 1927. Fasano
Museums and theatres"Giuseppe Andreassi" National Archaeological Museum of EgnaziaOne of Puglia’s most important archaeological sites is located near Fasano
and it includes the National Museum, which safeguards precious artefacts
dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. Fasano
ArchaeologyEgnazia Archaeological ParkThe Egnazia Archaeological Park is a wonderful site full of extraordinary
artefacts from the Messapian and Roman eras. Fasano
Nature and gardensThe rural park of Lama D'Antico, San Giovanni and San LorenzoSurrounded by the maquis shrubland, the rural park of Lama d'Antico di
Fasano is one of the most important cave settlements in the whole of
Puglia. Fasano
Sea and cavesPort of SavelletriIn Savelletri, a small fishing port is enclosed by a 330 m long headland mole and a smaller, paved breakwater mole. Fasano
Sea and cavesPorto di Torre CanneTorre Canne has a small fishing port with a paved pier, a jetty and a section of paved shoreline. Fasano
Churches and cryptsSantuario di Pozzo FacetoPicturesque religious building in the heart of the Plain of Olives between
Fasano and Ostuni. Fasano
Sea and cavesSavelletriThe fishermen’s village of Savelletri, amid coves with soft sand and
turquoise sea, dives and happy hours, has to be experience, also together
with your four-legged friends. Fasano
Sea and cavesTorre CanneFine sand, shallow and clear water: the beach of Torre Canne, in the Itria
Valley, is a place full of surprises, where you can combine fun with relax. Fasano- FunMunicipal PavilionIn the greenery of the Selva di Fasano is a 'meeting place that combines the beauty of the place, attractive events, a dash of glamour and fun. Fasano
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of San DonatoHewn into the rock of the ravine of the same name, this small cave church dates from the 14th century. Fasano
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria Torre CoccaroOnly a few kilometres from the sea, the Masseria Torre Coccaro holds a precious late-Baroque chapel still consecrated. Fasano
- Museums and theatresMuseo della casa alla fasaneseUnique traditional building organism built in tuff from the late 16th century. Fasano
- Nature and gardensMemory ParkA green lung in the center of Fasano is a meeting place for young and old for moments of leisure and relaxation. Fasano
- FunPiazza della RepubblicaA safe and secure cottage adjacent to St. Antonio's Church in Fasano offers benches, coolness in the greenery and even free wi-fi network. Fasano
- Museums and theatresFasano Communal TheatreThe Fasano Theater welcomes spectators with its sober nineteenth-century-flavored elevation and 240 seats between stalls and balcony. Fasano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)