What to see in Ugento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
15 places
Churches and cryptsCathedral of the Most Holy Assumption of Mary into HeavenThe Cathedral is the seat of the Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca Diocese and
stands on the same site where, before the destruction wrought by the
Saracens, a Gothic church stood. Ugento
Churches and cryptsMonumental Complex Cripta del Crocifisso and Madonna di Costantinopoli ChurchThe Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli and the Cryot of the Crocifisso
represent the oldest hub of Ugentine religiosity. Ugento
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Crucified ChristRupestrian church carved out of the rock; contains amazing frescoes and
echoes of Byzantine culture. Ugento
Castles, towers and palacesTorre San Giovanni LighthouseBuilding symbol of Torre San Giovanni, important maritime fraction of the
city of Ugento. Ugento
Sea and cavesLido MariniGolden sand, crystal clear sea and freshwater springs: Lido Marini welcomes
bathers to enjoy the sun or explore the shallow water. Ugento
Museums and theatresNew Archaeological MuseumFrom tombs to numismatic collections, the Archaeological Museum illustrates
the history of Ugento against the backdrop of the Convent of Santa Maria
della Pietà. Ugento
ArchaeologyArchaeological ParkThe Archaeological Park of Ugento offers an amazing journey into the
Messapic culture, amid necropolis, gods and artefacts. Ugento
Nature and gardensLitorale di Ugento Regional Nature ParkAn uncontaminated oasis of luxuriant nature, the “Litorale di Ugento”
Regional Nature Park boasts sandy beaches, stretches of water, “gravinelle”
(small ravines), and woody areas. Ugento
FunPiazza Pompeo ColonnaA small green corner of Ugento, Piazza Pompeo Colonna guards an artistic
fountain with mosaic decorations in the shade of its palm trees. Ugento
FunPiazza San VincenzoRecently renovated, Piazza San Vincenzo stands in the historic heart of
Ugento where the neoclassical elevation of the cathedral and the Torre dell
'Orologio (Clock Tower) face each other. Ugento
Sea and cavesTorre MozzaThe ruined watchtower overlooks the long beach of Torre Mozza, with fine
sand, lapped by the crystal clear water. Ugento
Sea and cavesTorre San GiovanniFrom the long sandy and golden beach, as far as the scented pine forest,
from the dunes dotted with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, as
far as the small island which appears in the turquoise sea: Torre… Ugento
Sea and cavesTorre San Giovanni d'UgentoThe marina is located south of Gallipoli, near Torre San Giovanni d'Ugento, with an outer jetty, a submerged jetty, and a shore platform. Ugento- Museums and theatres„Adolfo Colosso“ CollectionThe collection is the result of the Colosso family's passion for local archaeology and showcases Messapic and non-Messapic artifacts found in Ugento and its territory. Ugento
- Museums and theatresMuseo della Diocesi di Ugento - Santa Maria di LeucaThe Diocesan Museum of Ugento houses the treasures of the Cathedral and the oldest churches of the Ugento- Santa Maria di Leuca Diocese. Ugento
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)