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 Madonna della GrottaLocated just outside Ortella, the Crypt of Madonna della Grotta is a
fascinating, 13th-century house of worship Ortelle
Churches and cryptsCripta Madonna delle GrazieEntirely dug in tuff, the chapel entitled to the Madonna delle Grazie is
the heart of the namesake sanctuary lying on the ravine in Palagianello. Palagianello
Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn crypt ‘’Cantina Spagnola’’An incredible cycle of paintings and impressive sculptural decorations
grace the beautiful cave church in Laterza Laterza
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Crypt "Farmacia del mago Greguro"The exceptional complex of interconnected caves in Massafra is the place
where, according to legend, the magician Greguro collected medicinal herbs
and shrubs. Massafra
ArchaeologyDolmen di MontalbanoIt is a megalithic building in the locality Pisco Marano, located in the
countryside of Montalbano di Fasano and connected to magical, religious or
funeral rituals. Fasano
ArchaeologyStatte DolmenNot far away from the gravine (ravines), the park dolmens of Leucaspide
keeps the small archaeological treasure of Statte. Statte
ArchaeologyLi Scusi Dolmen and Monticelli MenhirThe Li Scusi Dolmen is one of the best-known in Salento, thanks to the
particular light effect produced by a hole in the tomb. A short distance
away is the Monticelli Menhir. Minervino di Lecce
ArchaeologyDolmen Ospina and Specchia Li SpecchiThe Dolmen Ospina and the Specchia Li Specchi represent two important and
really ancient megalithic evidence in the area of Racale. Racale
ArchaeologyDolmen Piedigrandi and Menhir OsannaThe two monoliths of Spongano tell centuries of history thanks to the signs
left by the passing of time and by the men. Spongano
Museums and theatresThe Ecomuseum of the Lecce stoneThe golden Lecce stone which gives life to villas, palaces and churches is
extracted in the quarries of Cursi Cursi
Museums and theatresThe Urban EcomuseumSensorial experiences are the centerpiece of the ecomuseum: amid workshops
of traditional cuisine and outdoor trips to discover medicinal herbs Botrugno
Sea and cavesEgnazia - Case biancheThe beach Egnazia – case bianche, amid sandy coves and low rocky coast,
keeps the ruins of the ancient Messapic culture, a few steps away from
clear water. Fasano
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
Museums and theatresEx Convento degli OlivetaniA wonderful and peaceful corner of art and culture, in the heart of Lecce. Lecce
Churches and cryptsEx Convento di San DomenicoThe church and the adjoining Convent form one of the oldest and best
preserved complexes in the entire historic center. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesEx Convento di San FrancescoAfter the visit of San Francesco d’Assisi, the faithful decided to build a
church and a convent in his honor in Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesFormer Convent of Santa ChiaraThe former Convent of Santa Chiara in Brindisi, a building of the late
sixteenth century, is located in the heart of the old town centre and used
to be the seat of the Capuchin Poor Clares. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPedagne LighthouseThe lighthouse on the Traversa island, in the archipelago of Pedagne, has
an appealing position at the entrance of the port of Brindisi. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesCapo San Vito LighthouseImposing white tower overlooking Capo San Vito in Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of GallipoliTower built on a two-storey building in SantAndrea’s basement. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesFaro di Punta PalascìaCharming building located overlooking the sea in the territory of Otranto,
in the most geographically eastern location of Italy Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesSan Cataldo LighthouseAncient lighthouse overlooking the maritime hamlet of San Cataldo, built
near the remains of an ancient pier from the Roman era. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesSant'Andrea di Missipezza LighthouseCharacteristic lighthouse daltura located in SantAndrea, marina of
Melendugno. Melendugno
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Santa Maria di LeucaAn appealing tower perched dropping sheer into the sea on Punta Meliso. Castrignano del Capo
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