What to see in Oria
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
19 places
Castles, towers and palacesSwabian Castle of OriaThe Swabian Castle in Oria is a wonderful construction built between 1225
and 1233 at the behest of Frederik II. Oria
Churches and cryptsCathedral of Saint Mary Assumed into HeavenThe magnificent Cathedral of the Assunta is called by the residents of Oria
“San Pietro in Piccolo” due its striking resemblance to the Vatican
Basilica. Oria
Museums and theatresCrypt of the MummiesThe 16th-century oratory below Oria's most important church is the eternal
home of mummified corpses. Oria
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of San Mauro the AbbotThe Grotto of San Mauro the Abbot of Oria is one of the rare testimonies of
cenobitic settlements present in the territory of Oria. Oria
Churches and cryptsSantuario di San CosimoNestled in the Mediterranean scrub, the Sanctuary of San Cosimo is a
significant center for religious tourism in Southern Italy. Oria
Nature and gardensVilla Comunale di OriaThe Municipal Villa of Oria stands on the highest point of the city and is
characterized by terraces and slopes surrounded by greenery. Oria- Museums and theatresMessapic Documentation CentreThe Messapians reveal their secrets in the Oria museum that holds a rich collection of archaeological finds from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC. Oria
- Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna della ScalaIn the heart of the Oria countryside, the Church of Madonna della Scala stands in an enchanting area rich in ancient residential evidence. Oria
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria di Gallana - Church of St. Mary of GallanaIn the open countryside, in the area of the Oritana Forest, visitors can admire the small and charming church of Santa Maria di Gallana, dating back to the Early Middle Ages Oria
- Churches and cryptsJewish cemeteryA Jewish necropolis from the Early Middle Ages has been discovered at Colle degli Impisi in Oria, sparking the interest of scholars and Italy’s Jewish community. Oria
- Churches and cryptsCrypt of Saints Crisante and DariaHidden in the castle of Oria, the Crypt of Saints Crisante and Daria is a rare example of an entirely preserved urban medieval underground… Oria
- Churches and cryptsThe crypt of San BarsanofioDating back to the 9th century, the crypt of San Borsanofio of Oria accommodates the sacellum that held the relics of Oria’s patron saint. Oria
- Museums and theatresArchaeological Museum \"Francesco Milizia\"The archaeological collection attached to the Municipal Library in Oria includes Messapian ceramics and medieval and Renaissance material. Oria
- Museums and theatresDiocesan MuseumThe museum of Oria houses a rich collection of sacred art and includes the oldest incunabulum of Lecce papier-mâché. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedilePalazzo del Sedile in Oria, once the seat of the Decurioni (members of the former municipal administration), is nowadays a buzzing place for art, housing temporary exhibitions. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Martini CarissimoA valuable testament to Mannerist-Renaissance architecture from the XVIII century, the Palazzo Martini Carissimo in Oria now hosts exhibitions and cultural initiatives. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesBishop's palacePalazzo Vescovile in Oria, dating back to the 16th century, keeps inside its wonderful courtyard several archaeological finds of different periods. Oria
- ArchaeologyArchaeological site of Via ErodotoInteresting archaeological finds, dating back to Archaic and Roman period, have been found a few steps away from the Swabian Castle. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre CarnaraOnce used as charnel house, nowadays part of the cathedral of Oria. Oria
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)