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 San GiovanniIn San Vito dei Normanni, along the rocky ridges eroded by the Canale Reale, there’s an underground complex with a small frescoed crypt dedicated to St. John. San Vito dei Normanni
- Churches and cryptsThe crypt of San Giovanni BattistaDating from the 11th-12th century AD, the cave church is nestled among the olive trees of Latiano’s countryside. Latiano
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Sant’AngeloNestled on the foothills of Monte Sant’Angelo, the ancient crypt in Uggiano La Chiesa was used as a shelter by Basilian monks during religious persecutions. Uggiano la Chiesa
- Churches and cryptsCrypt of Sant’Elena or San SolomoThe Crypt of Sant’Elena also known as the Crypt of San Solomo is from the Byzantine period and inside holds traces of striking frescoes. Uggiano la Chiesa
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna della ConsolazioneA fascinating underground church hewn out of tuff stone, located in the heart of town. San Cassiano
- Churches and cryptsSantuario della Madonna di GaleanoDeep within the fields of Torchiarolo, the Sanctuary reveals the legendary history of a Marian icon. Torchiarolo
- Churches and cryptsSanctuary of MonteolivetoIn the ancient village of Monteoliveto, stands the homonymous Sanctuary of the same name, wanted by Compagnia di Gesù. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsSantuario di Santa Maria della GrottellaThe 16th-century Sanctuary is still full of the charm of San Giuseppe of Copertino, the famous “Saint of Flight” Copertino
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)