What to see in Grottaglie
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Castles, towers and palacesCasa VestitaThe Casa Vestita, in the heart of Grottaglie's Ceramics District, hosts
temporary exhibitions dedicated to the culture and art of ceramics. Grottaglie
Castles, towers and palacesEpiscopal CastleOnce the residence of Taranto's bishops, today the Episcopal Castle of
Grottaglie houses the museum of ceramics, the hallmark of local ceramic
craftsmanship. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsChiesa del CarmineImportant frescoes and a Renaissance nativity scene are the treasures of
the refined Church of the Carmine in Grottaglie. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna del LumeFifteenth-century former church of the Congregation of the Clerics of San
Gaetano. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Francesco de GeronimoThe refined church dedicated to San Francesco de Geronimo houses the
saint’s ancient home and preserves his relics. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsChurch and Convent of San Francesco di PaolaThe suggestive convent complex of San Francesco di Paola stands at the
city’s outskirts, nestled among natural caves and underground cavities. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsChiesa MadreIn the heart of the historic center, the Mother Church of Grottaglie is a
refined art gallery of sacred art, announced by its splendid majolica dome. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsThe rock-cut church of Santa BarberaDating from the 13th-14th century, the church is characterized by
highly-refined stone reliefs Grottaglie
Nature and gardensMediterranean Garden “Giacomo D’Atri” of the Episcopal CastleLocated inside the Episcopal Castle, the Mediterranean Garden is inspired
by the monastic hortus conclusus of medieval origin. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensGravina del FulloneseAt the foot of Monte Fellone, near Grottaglie, the Gravina del Fullonese
rests in the heart of captivating natural landscape, nestled between
Mediterranean scrub and olive groves. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensThe Fantiano RavineThe cave settlement of the Fantiano quarries was once among the most
important centres of the community of Grottaglie during the Middle Ages. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensThe Riggio RavineThe Riggio ravine is a deep valley characterized by the presence of an
extraordinary biodiversity and interesting finds of rock-cut architecture. Grottaglie
Museums and theatresMuseum of CeramicsIn the Episcopio Castle of Grottaglie, the Ceramics Museum with over 400
arifacts narrates an ancient tradition through majolica, nativity scenes,
and archeological finds. Grottaglie
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo De FeliceNestled in the historic center, Palazzo De Felice di Grottaglie is a treasure trove of art and culture, enriched by the works of the… Grottaglie
FunThe Ceramics BoroughThe Ceramics Borough takes the lower part of the Grottaglie, comprising
around 50 artisans’ workshops, some of which are literally excavated inside
the rocks. Grottaglie
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- Nature and gardensThe “Carriero” Cave-AtelierA ceramics atelier in a cave where marks from the ancient clay-baking kiln can still be seen. Grottaglie
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa Maria della GrottaThe ancient crypt dedicated to Madonna della Grotta is the heart of the mother church of Grottaglie. Grottaglie
- Farmhouses and oil millsFrantoio Ipogeo Bottega DormienteNestled in the lower part of the Ceramics Quarter, the Frantoio Ipogeo Bottega Dormiente is the best-preserved trappeto in Grottaglie. Grottaglie
- Farmhouses and oil millsPinca underground olive oil mill and cavesUnderground olive oil mill and caves dug out of the rock, now used as ceramics ateliers. Grottaglie
- Farmhouses and oil millsThe Paolotti hypogeumA 5th-century production site, the Paolotti hypogeum in Grottaglie is housed in the heart of the monastery of the same name. Grottaglie
- Museums and theatresMuseo Didattico delle Maioliche - Istituto d'arte di GrottaglieOn the edge of the ‘Pottery District’ of Grottaglie stands the Educational Museum of Majolica, which exhibits 16th- and 17th-century works and rare 20th-century creations. Grottaglie
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)