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
Museums and theatresCivic Museum “Emanuele Barba” and Coppola Collection HallPaintings, archaeological finds, ceramics and furnishings, the Gallipoli
Civic Museum tells the story of Salento in its diverse and fascinating
facets. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresMuseo del MareFrom fishing techniques to cetaceans, the Gallipoli Sea Museum plumbs the
fascinating secrets of the seabed to learn more about the species and life
of the deep sea. Gallipoli
Museums and theatres"Giuseppe Andreassi" National Archaeological Museum of EgnaziaOne of Puglia’s most important archaeological sites is located near Fasano
and it includes the National Museum, which safeguards precious artefacts
dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. Fasano
Museums and theatresMarTA – National Archaeological Museum of TarantoThe ancient capital of Magna Graecia is home to one of Italy’s most
important archaeological museums, safeguarding priceless treasures such as
the splendid Golden Treasure of Taranto. Taranto
Museums and theatresTeatro Comunale di MassafraA landmark for ancient tour companies, the Massafra Municipal Theater is
now an important hub for contemporary theater. Massafra- Museums and theatresMuseum of Salento Rural CultureArranged in about twenty exhibition rooms, the Museum of Salentine Rural Civilization in Tuglie houses valuable testimonies of local rural life. Tuglie
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)