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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Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Torre CanneAn octagonal tower in the heart of Torre Canne, built starting from 1927. Fasano
Castles, towers and palacesTorre San Giovanni LighthouseBuilding symbol of Torre San Giovanni, important maritime fraction of the
city of Ugento. Ugento
ArchaeologyMedieval FountainThe Fountain of the Masks in Laterza joins the elements of the old Roman
aqueduct and of sixteenth-century decorations. Laterza
Castles, towers and palacesGreek fountainAt just a few steps from the Castle, the fountain is made of two
perspective sides, one that faces the north-west and the other towards the
south-east. Gallipoli
ArchaeologyTancred fountainThe Roman fountain dedicated to the King Tancred, along the Appian Way,
used to be the drinking fountain of Brindisi, located at the entrance of
the city. Brindisi
Farmhouses and oil millsThe ‘’Granafei’’ underground oil millOnce owned by the noble Granafei family, Sternatia’s oil mill of the same
name was part of a network of 19 underground oil mills connected to each
other by a series of tunnels. Sternatia
Farmhouses and oil millsThe ‘’Lacopagliaro’’ underground oil millAn hypogeum of medieval origin, the underground oil mil Lacopagliaro in
Ostuni holds several spaces in its bowels destined to the production of
oil. Ostuni
Farmhouses and oil millsMelpignano Underground Olive Oil MillWell-preserved example of a Salento trappeto in the centre of the charming
town of Melpignano. Melpignano
Farmhouses and oil millsScupola underground olive oil millIn Specchia visitors can admire underground olive oil mills that were dug
out between the 15th and 19th centuries, important historical reminders of
how oil was produced in times gone by. Specchia
Farmhouses and oil millsFrantoio Ipogeo Trappitello del DucaWonderful example of an underground oil mill part of a complex oil
processing system. Giurdignano
Farmhouses and oil millsRed Hypogeum Oil MillThe Red Hypogeum Oil Mill of Martina Franca is a fascinating place that
combines history, culture, and tradition. It is an ancient oil mill carved
into the rock during the medieval period, a true archaeological gem. Martina Franca
Farmhouses and oil millsThe Protonobilissimo semi-underground olive oil millSemi-underground olive oil mill built in 1602 at the behest of the
Protonobilissimo family. Muro Leccese
Farmhouses and oil millsPalazzo Palmieri semi-underground olive oil millPicturesque semi-underground olive oil mill in the “Palmieri” Tourist
Cultural Park complex. Martignano
Sea and cavesFrassanitoThe beach of Frassanito, swept by winds, with its fine sand and the rocks
dropping sheer into the sea, is the perfect oasis for families, but also
for those who love water sports. Otranto
Sea and cavesFunnovojereAlong the “salt routes” it is possible to reach the locality Funnovojere,
which overlooks the blue Adriatic Sea with its rocky cliffs. Corsano
Nature and gardensGardens of the Monument to the SailorThe gardens provide a green backdrop to the symbol of the city by the sea,
the Sailor's Monument from which an evocative panorama of Brindisi is
embraced with the gaze. Brindisi
Nature and gardensGiardini Villa Madonna del CarmineThere is room for everyone and plenty of activities for adults and children
at Martina Franca's Villa Carmine, and in the dog park, even dogs find a
hilarious welcome. Martina Franca
Nature and gardensGarden and Forest of the Baronial Palace “Serafini-Sauli“In Tiggiano, behind the baronial palace "Serafini-Sauli" unfolds a garden
full of fruit trees and a forest that provides shade for a small children's
play area. Tiggiano
Nature and gardensMediterranean Garden “Giacomo D’Atri” of the Episcopal CastleLocated inside the Episcopal Castle, the Mediterranean Garden is inspired
by the monastic hortus conclusus of medieval origin. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensUrban Garden \"Terras of the South\"A panoramic terrace that embraces the panorama of the Gravine and the
Ionian Sea, the park has the scent of Mediterranean scrub and the
conformation of typical terraced vegetable gardens. Mottola
Nature and gardensGravina del FulloneseAt the foot of Monte Fellone, near Grottaglie, the Gravina del Fullonese
rests in the heart of captivating natural landscape, nestled between
Mediterranean scrub and olive groves. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensThe Fantiano RavineThe cave settlement of the Fantiano quarries was once among the most
important centres of the community of Grottaglie during the Middle Ages. Grottaglie
Nature and gardensGravina of Laterza (Ravine)The beautiful ravine of Laterza is a natural paradise with rocky churches
and dwellings, dug into rocks overlooking deep gullies. Laterza
Nature and gardensThe Riggio RavineThe Riggio ravine is a deep valley characterized by the presence of an
extraordinary biodiversity and interesting finds of rock-cut architecture. Grottaglie
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)