What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
803 places
Museums and theatresMuseum of the Frescoes of the Crypt of S. Maria degli AngeliNestled in the heart of Piazza Episcopio, the Museum of Byzantine Frescoes
in Poggiardo houses the wall paintings of the Crypt of Santa Maria degli
Angeli. Poggiardo
Museums and theatresMuseo del MareFrom fishing techniques to cetaceans, the Gallipoli Sea Museum plumbs the
fascinating secrets of the seabed to learn more about the species and life
of the deep sea. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresMuseo del SottosuoloThis museum in Latiano includes three exhibition sections including
numerous fauna specimens and a fossil collection. Latiano
Museums and theatresMuseum of the Basilica of San Martino - MUBAThe Museum of the Basilica of San Martino - MUBA - preserves and exhibits
to the public collections of liturgical furnishings of the highest
workmanship and documents that bear witness to the history of Martina
… Martina Franca
Museums and theatresMuseum of CeramicsIn the Episcopio Castle of Grottaglie, the Ceramics Museum with over 400
arifacts narrates an ancient tradition through majolica, nativity scenes,
and archeological finds. Grottaglie
Museums and theatresMuseum of Peasant CivilizationLaterza's agricultural life and suggestions of the past are encapsulated in
a 16th-century room of the ancient marquis' palace. Laterza
Museums and theatresMuseum of Peasant Civilization \"Masseria Lupoli\"In the town of a hundred farms, the Museum of Peasant Civilization
illustrates the fascinating folk culture and daily life in Crispiano of
long ago. Crispiano
Museums and theatresMuseum of Shells and CoralIn the heart of Poggiardo’s historic center, the Sell and Coral Museum
invites visitors to discover marine specimens from around the world. Palmariggi
Museums and theatresRadio Museum of TuglieStarting with Edison’s automatic telegraph transmitter, the Radio Museum of
Tuglie invites visitors to journey through the history of communication
from the 19th century to the present day. Tuglie
Museums and theatresMuseo delle Arti e Tradizioni di PugliaPeasant civilization is the main theme in the museum in Latiano, with
reconstructions of traditional settings and objects of daily use. Latiano
Museums and theatresMuseum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia and Archaeological Park of Santa Maria AgnanoThe museum dedicated to the preclassic civilizations of the southern Murgia
is home to valuable artifacts including the skeleton of a pregnant woman
who lived in the Paleolithic period. Ostuni
Museums and theatresMuseo di Paleontologia e paletnologia \"D.De Lorentiis\"From the Cretaceous to the Metal Age, the museum in Maglie traces the
stages of human settlements in the local area through illustrative panels
and educational activities. Maglie
Museums and theatresBorgo Terra MuseumThe Palazzo del Principe in Muro Leccese houses the Borgo Terra Museum
which traces the history of the whole town starting from the 14th century. Muro Leccese
Museums and theatresDiocesan Museum “Giovanni Tarantini”In the heart of Brindisi, the museum is a treasure trove of works of art
and historical documents, such as the splendid Ark of San Teodoro and the
Privilegium of Federico II. Brindisi
Museums and theatresMuseo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra di LecceThe Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is a collection of the great treasures of
sacred art from the Diocese. Lecce
Museums and theatresDiocesan Museum of Sacred ArtThe museum collects artifacts, works of art and liturgical objects ranging
from the 16th to the 18th century that tell the story of Otranto's history
and spirituality. Otranto
Museums and theatresDiocesan Museum of GallipoliA museum to discover the spirituality of Gallipoli with the evocative Holy
Week processions, traveling back in time with precious artifacts. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresThe Ostuni Diocesan MuseumInside Palazzo Episcopio, this museum holds the historic-artistic heritage
of Ostuni’s church. Ostuni
Museums and theatresEthnographic Museum \"Alfredo Majorano\"in Taranto, popular tradition is recounted in the rooms of the second floor
of palazzo Pantaleo with the collection created by Alfredo Majorano. Taranto
Museums and theatresChinese Missionary and Natural History MuseumThe Chinese Missionary and Natural History Museum in Sava houses the
collections of corals and musical instruments, fossils and porcelain,
gathered by the Friars Minor during their pilgrimages. Sava
Museums and theatres"Giuseppe Andreassi" National Archaeological Museum of EgnaziaOne of Puglia’s most important archaeological sites is located near Fasano
and it includes the National Museum, which safeguards precious artefacts
dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. Fasano
Museums and theatresMarTA – National Archaeological Museum of TarantoThe ancient capital of Magna Graecia is home to one of Italy’s most
important archaeological museums, safeguarding priceless treasures such as
the splendid Golden Treasure of Taranto. Taranto
Museums and theatresMuseum in Salento - Museo Vito MeleBorn from the love of art by the sculptor Bito Mele, the Museum in Salento-
Museo Vito Mele in Castrignano del Capo is a treasure chest of work signed
by nationally renowned authors. Castrignano del Capo
Museums and theatresProvincial Museum ''Sigismondo Castromediano''Amid archaeological finds, paintings and minor arts, Lecce Provincial
Museum dedicated to the duke Castromediano is the most ancient in Puglia. Lecce
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