What to see in Nardò
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Museums and theatresAquario del SalentoA 250-square-meter indoor and 800-square-meter outdoor exhibition space
with 23 seawater tanks all to be discovered. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesAcquaviva CastleA sum of the ages and styles that characterized it, the Castle of the
Acquavivia is today headquarters of the Municipality and keeps intact its
defensive architectures. Nardò
Churches and cryptsCathedral of Saint Mary of the AssumptionDesignated a national monument in 1879, the beautiful Basilica of Nardò,
dedicated to the Assumption, is among the oldest buildings in the city. Nardò
Museums and theatresMuseum of Archaeology for ChildrenThe evolution of prehistory is the core focus of the Archeological Museum
of the Young in Nardò, which uses experimental archaeology techniques to
reconstruct fascinating objects used by early humans. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedileAmong the most interesting in the city, the Palazzo Sedile in Nardò is a
civil architectural treasure nestled in the heart of the historic center. Nardò
Nature and gardensRegional Nature Park Porto Selvaggio e Palude del CapitanoA thick pine forest, a cliff overlooking the blue sea and a marsh riches
with “spunnulate”: here the wild nature is to be discovered. Nardò
FunPiazza SalandraIn the heart of the historic center of Nardò, Piazza Salandra has always
been a meeting place par excellence and fascinates visitors with its
beautiful architecture. Nardò
Sea and cavesPorto SelvaggioIn the heart of the Regional Park “Porto Selvaggio and Palude del
Capitano”, the small pebble beach stretches along the fresh pine forest and
the freshwater springs, not far away from the cliff of Torre Uluzzo. Nardò
Sea and cavesSant'IsidoroThe beautiful bay of Sant’Isidoro, inside a marine protected area, offers
really fine sand, a transparent sea and a small island, which can be
reached swimming. Nardò
Sea and cavesSanta CaterinaDiving in the clear water, by canoes or simply relaxing on the small sandy
beach, discover the amazing cliff of Santa Caterina. Nardò
Sea and cavesSanta Caterina di NardòIn Santa Caterina, a district of Nardò, there is a small harbor with a 35 m long paved pier and a 40 m long riverside dock on the western… Nardò
Sea and cavesSanta Maria al BagnoThe small sandy beach of Santa Maria al Bagno, nestled in the low and rocky
coast, from which one can dive in the blue sea, is protected by the winds
and lapped by the green-blue sea. Nardò
Sea and cavesSerra CicoraThe low cliff, wild and primitive, in the heart of the Regional Park “Porto
Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano. Nardò
Museums and theatresTheatre Communale di Nardò - TerramMareThe small Municipal Theater of Nardò is one of Nardò's most valuable
architectures and was created by the will of the citizens for whom it is
still a cultural landmark. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del Fiume di GalatenaBuilt at the request of Charles V, this tower is known as the “Four
columns”, which are the remains of the corner bastions at the base. Nardò
Nature and gardensVilla comunale (Historic Botanical Garden)In the shadow of the Castle, Nardò's Villa Comunale is home to one of the
oldest botanical gardens in Salento, which boasts rare plants and offers
the chance for a pleasant restorative break. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesHistoric Villas of CenateGroup of extraordinary Baroque villas in the locality of Cenate, a stone's
throw from Nardò. Nardò- Museums and theatresMuseum of Memory and HospitalityThe museum collects the testimonies and the extraordinary history of solidarity that neretinians to Jewish refugees who escaped the Holocaust. Nardò
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)