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 cave church of Beata Vergine del Carmine or PurgatorioSouth of the town of Mottola, lies the crypt dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, the heart of the shrine of the same name. Mottola
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn church of Santi Crispo e CrispianoThe ancient church dedicated to the saints San Crispo and Crispiano, an ancient Basilian hermitage, is perched on the slopes of the Vallone valley. Crispiano
- Churches and cryptsRock Church of the Holy HermitsAn imposing entrance carved into the rock along the Gravina di Palagianello hides the rock-hewn church of the Santi Eremiti. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of Christ at the CaveA small church built above a cave and containing a statue of the dead Christ, a baroque altar and frescoes depicting stories from the Passion. Martina Franca
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of AccettullaIn the vicinity of the Accetta Piccola Farm, the rock-hewn church of the Accettulla in Statte is included in the territory of the ancient fortified farms. Statte
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of the AnnunziataDating back to the 9th century, the rock church of the Annunciation in Lizzano keeps traces of the frescoes which once covered its entire surface. Lizzano
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian church of the Santissima TrinitàCrypt frequented by Basilian monks since 1100, which became a place of pilgrimage for the people of Torricella Torricella
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-cut church of San CiprianoStraddling the border between Statte and Crispiano, along Triglie’s ravine lies hidden a rock-cut church dedicated to San Cipriano. Statte
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of San DonatoHewn into the rock of the ravine of the same name, this small cave church dates from the 14th century. Fasano
- Churches and cryptsRocky Church of San GirolamoLying on the ravine of Palagianello, the rock church of San Girolamo keeps inside the splendid original painted decorations. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn church of San MarcoThe icon of a triumphant St. Mark at the entrance of the crypt, welcomes the visitor into Massafra’s cave church, located on the ravine’s edge. Massafra
- Churches and cryptsSan Nicola Rock ChurchAn ancient burial chapel, the church of San Nicola is in the heart of the rock-hewn settlement of Palagianello Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsCave Church of Santa LuciaStanding on the side of the cliff, the rock church of Santa Lucia in Palagianello probably has early medieval origins. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa Maria della GrottaThe ancient crypt dedicated to Madonna della Grotta is the heart of the mother church of Grottaglie. Grottaglie
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church Jazzo RivoltaStanding between the many natural caves of the rock-hewn settlement of Palagianello, the small cavity named Jazzo Rivolta. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Madonna of Sette Lampade or Santa CaterinaA spellbinding setting for Mottola’s Living Nativity, the rock-cut church of Santa Caterina is the heart of a picturesque cave village. Mottola
- Churches and cryptsRural Church of San SolomoChurch built in open country along a route much frequented by pilgrims. Botrugno
- 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 cryptsConvento di Sant’AntonioIn the vicinity of the green zone of Villa Peripato, the Convent of Saint Antonio of Padua is a small gem of Taranto's sacred architecture. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsConvent and Church of the MonacelleIn the heart of Ostuni’s captivating historic center, the Monacelle complex houses significant archeological artifacts discovered in the Brindisi countryside. Ostuni
- Churches and cryptsAnonymous Crypt in Sant'Antonio AreaThe Anonymous rock church in Palagianello is among the oldest rock churches of the zone. Palagianello
- 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 the PantocratorSet in the green of the countryside and carved out of rock, the Crypt of Christ Pantocrator di Giuliano dates back to the 9th century. Castrignano del Capo
- 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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)