What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santi StefaniAn important chapter of history is frescoed on the walls of the Basilian
crypt of Santi Stefani in Vaste Poggiardo
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of CrocefissoLocated on top of the sierra of Casarano, the crypt of Crocefisso is a
natural cave converted into a house of worship by the Byzantines. Ruffano
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Crucified ChristRupestrian church carved out of the rock; contains amazing frescoes and
echoes of Byzantine culture. Ugento
Churches and cryptsCripta del RedentoreAn ancient chamber tomb of classical origin, the Crypt of the Redeemer is
the oldest Christian place of worship in Taranto. Taranto
Churches and cryptsThe Sanctuary-Crypt of Santa Maria della NovaThe beautiul crypt of the sanctuary of Santa Maria della Nova, a Brazilian
place of worship, lies under Ostuni’s most ancient church. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Blessed Virgin of CoelimannaThe crypt is the centerpiece of the supersanesi's devotion to Our Lady of
Coelimanna and stands next to the shrine dedicated to the patron saint. Supersano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of CandeloraThe multiple vaults and the precious paintings make the Crypt of Candelora
in Massafra, a true gem of rock-cut architecture. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna del GonfaloneThe ancient Basilian crypt dedicated to Madonna del Gonflone, in Tricase,
was a shelter for many of monks fleeing persecutions. Tricase
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of the Madonna dell’AttaricoNestled among olive trees, the crypt of the Madonna dell’Attarico di
Andrano still show traces of frescoes and its Basilian past. Andrano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna di CelimannaEntirely frescoed, the crypt of Madonna di Celimanna is today part of the
city cemetery, located next to the 18th-century shrine of the same name. Supersano
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 Crypt of the Holy GhostA charming cave church dating from 1000BC, the crypt of the Holy Ghost is
located in Castiglione d’Otranto, a small suburb of Andrano. Andrano
Churches and cryptsThe crypt of Lama d’AnticoRegarded as the very heart of the Lama d’Antico settlement in the territory
of Fasano, the crypt is one of the largest cave churches in the whole
region. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe crypt of St. BlaiseLocated in the territory of San Vito dei Normanni, the rock crypt of St.
Blaise accommodates a splendid 12th-century fresco cycle. San Vito dei Normanni
Churches and cryptsCrypt of San LeonardoEntirely frescoed, the Byzantine Crypt of San Leonardo is a rock church of
extraordinary artistic value. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San MarcoThe ancient Crypt of San Marco represents the centerpiece of the Carmine
Church, at the heart of Ruffano’s old town. Ruffano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San SalvatoreDating back to the 8th century, the crypt of San Salvatore in Giurdignano
enchants with an unexpected ceiling hewn into rock. Giurdignano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San SebastianoThe Crypt of San Sebastiano is an age-old Basilian settlement on
Sternatia’s outskirts. Sternatia
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Sant’OnofrioDating back to the 6th century, the Byzantine crypt of Sant’Onofrio is the
most ancient place of worship in Castrignano de’ Greci. Castrignano de' Greci
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa CristinaAlso known as the Crypt of Madonna delle Grazie, the cave church represents
the first testimony of Greek-Byzantine rites in Carpignano. Carpignano Salentino
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa Maria degli AngeliAn age-old crypt from 100 AD, the small cave church of Santa Maria degli
Angeli of Poggiardo has been rebuilt into an underground museum in order to
preserve the frescoes from degradation. Poggiardo
Churches and cryptsCrypt of Saint MarinaThe Crypt of Santa Marina holds a well-known fresco of the Dormitio
Virginis, a hypogeic depiction unique in Italy. Miggiano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa MarinaFrequented since the early Middle Ages, the Crypt of Santa Marina in
Massafra ranks among the largest church-basilicas in Puglia. Massafra
Churches and cryptsCripta Madonna della FavanaThe crypt holds significant historical and artistic importance for its frescoes, which testify to the transition from the Greek to the… Veglie
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