What to see in Melpignano
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Churches and cryptsChiesa Madonna del Carmine ed Ex Convento degli AgostinianiConvent and church provide the backdrop for the Taranta Night concert and
soar just outside the historic center. Melpignano
Farmhouses and oil millsMelpignano Underground Olive Oil MillWell-preserved example of a Salento trappeto in the centre of the charming
town of Melpignano. Melpignano
ArchaeologyMenhir Minonna, Candelora, Lama, Scinéo, Chipuro, Masseria Piccinna and
Dolmen SpecchiaThe town centre and the countryside of Melpignano are dotted with ancient
pietrefitte (dolmens and menhirs), the guardians of thousand-years old
stories. Melpignano
Castles, towers and palacesMarchesale Castriota PalaceThe Palace of Melpignano was born as a defensive structure, but in
peacetime it became a noble and elegant residence, a treasure trove of
precious paintings. Melpignano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)