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 cryptsBasilica Sanctuary of Madonna della ColturaThe basilica dedicated to Santa Maria della Coltura (Saint Mary of the
Harvest) houses a 12th-century fresco depicting the Virgin Mary. Parabita
Churches and cryptsBasilica of Santa Maria de Finibus TerraeA fascinating sanctuary on the southernmost tip of the Salento, the
Basilica of Santa Maria di Finibus Terrae stands on the spectacular Capo di
Leuca promontory. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesBastione Carlo VThe Bastion, dedicated to the Imperator Charles V, stands in Brindisi near
Porta Mesagne, an ancient entrance gate dating back to the time of Frederik
II. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesBastione di San GiacomoThe Bastion dedicated to the apostle Giacomo, part of the city walls of
Brindisi, was built in the 16th century at the behest of the Imperator
Charles V. Brindisi
Museums and theatresGallipoli Public LibraryGallipoli's library is one of the oldest and richest in the entire Salento
area, and it is located in a historic building of great value. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresProvincial Library “Nicola Bernardini” - Convitto PalmieriIn Lecce's historic center, the Nicola Bernardini Provincial Library is the
beating heart of Salento culture. Lecce
Museums and theatresProvincial Library of Brindisi - “Mediaporto”Brindisi's busiest library holds more than 120,000 volumes, plus a
'newspaper library, a media library and an auditorium for cultural and
musical events. Brindisi
Sea and cavesCala dell'AcquavivaThe Acquaviva channel, with its cold water springs and small bays with
pebbles, flows amid the rocks and the lush vegetation. Diso
Sea and cavesTelematic Mooring Field of Torre GuacetoAn innovative telematic mooring system allowing access to the enchanting Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Carovigno
Sea and cavesCampomarinoCrystal clear sea with Caribbean shades and high dunes with clear sand
stretch for kilometres along the coastline of Campomarino di Maruggio. Maruggio
Sea and cavesCanale del CioloThe Ciolo fjord, which overlooks a wonderful landscape, keeps a small beach
and wonderful marine caves, washed by cobalt blue water. Gagliano del Capo
Nature and gardensThe San Vincenzo ChannelThe San Vincenzo Chanel is a natural karst phenomena in the territory of
Castrignano del Capo onto which open underground grottoes and frescoed
caves Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesCapilungoCapilungo boasts its long and low cliff which overlooks a blue and
crystal-clear sea, with its small coves. Alliste
Churches and cryptsCappella della Madonna dei FarauliRural church located along the old road between Sternatia and Martignano. Sternatia
Churches and cryptsSan Vito ChapelMedieval chapel entirely rebuilt in 600. Sternatia
Churches and cryptsChapel and Crypt of San RoccoChapel from which you can access an ancient crypt carved into the rock. Surano
Churches and cryptsChapel and Well of San PaoloBetween myth and legend, the Chapel of San Paolo with its miraculous well
is the symbolic place of the Salento tarantism. Galatina
FunCasa CappellariThe public building is one of the symbols of Martina Franca, once called
the 'Ospedaletto and now the cultural heart of the historic center. Martina Franca
Museums and theatresCasa del turista - History Digital LibraryThe landmark for tourists who have landed in Brindisi stands in a700
palace, shrouded in the secrets of the monastic orders of chivalry. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesCasa VestitaThe Casa Vestita, in the heart of Grottaglie's Ceramics District, hosts
temporary exhibitions dedicated to the culture and art of ceramics. Grottaglie
Museums and theatresHouse-Museum of Peasant Civilization and Griko CultureThemed rooms, objects of rural culture, and archeological testimonies
abound in the halls of the House-museum of Peasant Civilization and Grika
Culture in Calimera. Calimera
ArchaeologyCasale di ApiglianoThe medieval village of Apigliano is nowadays an important archaeological
site, rich in evidence belonging to the Byzantine and Angevin period. Martano
ArchaeologyCasale SombrinoThe ancient village of Supersano is a symbolic crossroad of faith and
culture, in which it is possible to admire the rests of the Church San
Giacomo Sombrino. Supersano
FunCascata monumentale dell’Acquedotto PugliesePuglia’s extreme tip is celebrated through a unique monument, overlooking
the exact spot where the land ends and the infinity of the sea begins. Castrignano del Capo
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)