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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Museums and theatresMunicipal Museum \"Pietro Cavoti\"Dedicated to the scholar of history, archeology and art, Pietro Cavoti, the
Civic Museum has enhancing the culture of Galatina since 1936. Galatina
Museums and theatresMuseum of Peasant Culture of SalentoThe history of the smallest town in Salento runs through the halls of the
Civic Museum of the smallest town in Salento Giuggianello, among ancient
crafts and daily life. Giuggianello
Museums and theatresMuseo Civico di San Cesario di LecceIn the historic center of San Cesario di Lecce, the Civic Museum houses a collection of contemporary art by renowned local artists. San Cesario di Lecce
Museums and theatresCivic Museum of Natural History of Salento and Provincial Faunistic ObservatoryA wide variety of fauna specimens, numerous sections and an veterinary
clinic for wild animals make the Civic Museum of Natural History of
Calimera a very special place in the heart of Grecìa. Calimera
Museums and theatresMuseo Civico MessapicoA treasure trove of centuries of history, the Museo Civico Messapico in
Alezio houses precious artifacts of Messapian origin, a civilization that
also features in the annexed archaeological park. Alezio
Museums and theatresMunicipal Ceramic MuseumHoused in the municipal library, the Cutrofiano Ceramics Museum collects
traditional objects produced by local artisans. Cutrofiano
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
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