What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
6 places
Churches and cryptsBasilica of Santa Caterina d'AlessandriaThe Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria in Galatina is a striking
jewel of Gothic architecture with valuable frescoes comparable to those of
the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. Galatina
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
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Giovanni BattistaOne of the most expressive works of modern architecture in Salento, the
result of a fruitful collaboration among architects, artists and
liturgists. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant’Irene and former Teatini ConventSanta Irene, Lecce's ancient patron saint before Sant'Oronzo, has her own
church in the heart of the Baroque city. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of Santa Maria d’AurioThe Church of the Madonna d 'Aurio dates back to the 11th century, and the
growth of devotion over the centuries marked the origins of the nearby town
of Surbo. Lecce
Churches and cryptsEx Church of San Francesco della ScarpaIn memory of the sandal given to the people of Lecce by St. Francis of
Assisi, a church dedicated to him arose, which today is a scenic space for
exhibitions and events. Lecce
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)