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 cryptsSantuario di Santa Maria di Leuca del Belvedere o Leuca PiccolaIn the hamlet of Barbarano del Capo, the Basilica of Leuca Piccola was the
final stop for pilgrims heading to the Madonna di Leuca. Morciano di Leuca
Churches and cryptsSantuario di Santa Maria MutataDeep within the fields of Grottaglie, the Early Christian Sanctuary of
Santa Maria Mutata is a small trove of treasures surrounded by greenery. Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsSantuary of the Madonna del BelvedereFascinating place of worship, the Sanctuary of Madonna del Belvedere is the
scenographic theater for the traditional procession of the ‘nzegna’. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsSantuario Madonna del Rosario di PompeiSanctuary of the nineteenth century also known as Beata Vergine del
Rosario, located in the heart of Castro Marina. Castro
Churches and cryptsThe Shrine of Madonna delle GrazieBuilt in the Middle Ages and dedicated to St. George, the original rock-cut
church is the heart of the Shrine of Madonna delle Grazie in San Marzano di
San Giuseppe. San Marzano di San Giuseppe
Churches and cryptsSantuario Mater DominiThe fascinating heart of the Mater Domini Sanctuary in Laterza is an
ancient rock-cut church adorned with frescoes Laterza
Churches and cryptsSantuario Santa Madre della ChiesaDeep within the greenery of the Jaddico district, at the entrance of
Brindisi, the Sanctuary of the Santa Madre della Chiesa keeps the
miraculous ruins of an ancient church. Brindisi
Sea and cavesSavelletriThe fishermen’s village of Savelletri, amid coves with soft sand and
turquoise sea, dives and happy hours, has to be experience, also together
with your four-legged friends. Fasano
Sea and cavesSeno del Canneto di GallipoliSeno del Canneto is a small harbor for fishing boats, protected to the southwest by a breakwater and to the southeast by a paved pier. Gallipoli
Sea and cavesSerra CicoraThe low cliff, wild and primitive, in the heart of the Regional Park “Porto
Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano. Nardò
Nature and gardensSites of community interest Torre dell'Orso and Palude dei TamariHistory and nature coexist in the area of Melendugno with the ancient
settlements of Roca Vecchia, the caves and beaches of Torre dell’Orso and
the unspoiled landscape of Palude dei Tamari. Melendugno
ArchaeologySpecchia dei MoriThe really ancient mound of stones stands impressive in the countryside
between Martano and Martignano, used as lookout by the ancient inhabitants. Martano
Sea and cavesSan Pietro in Bevagna BeachThe beach of San Pietro in Bevagna, a natural oasis in front of the blue
Ionian sea, stretches for several kilometres with its soft sand and clean
and crystal clear water. Manduria
Sea and cavesSanta Cesarea Terme BeachSpa pools, old quarries and coves: Santa Cesarea Terme offers an ancient
and appealing view by the sea. Santa Cesarea Terme
Sea and cavesSanta Maria di Leuca BeachOld “bagnarole”, sandy beaches and caves with water springs: the beach of
Santa Maria di Leuca offers magical bathes in Finibus Terrae. Castrignano del Capo
Museums and theatresTheatre Cavallino BiancoOpera, comedy and cinema in post-World War II Galatina were at home in the
historic Cavallino Bianco Theater. Galatina
Museums and theatresCommunal Theatre of Ceglie MessapicaThe theater's elegant neoclassical elevation and Baroque decorations tell
more than a century of history and pay tribute to playwright Giuseppe
Giacosa. Ceglie Messapica
Museums and theatresTeatro comunale di CrispianoThe theater's sober facade is a fine example of twentieth-century
architecture, with the unchanged charm of an old-time cinema. Crispiano
Museums and theatresTeatro Comunale di MassafraA landmark for ancient tour companies, the Massafra Municipal Theater is
now an important hub for contemporary theater. Massafra
Museums and theatresTheatre Communale di Nardò - TerramMareThe small Municipal Theater of Nardò is one of Nardò's most valuable
architectures and was created by the will of the citizens for whom it is
still a cultural landmark. Nardò
Museums and theatresTeatro Comunale di NovoliNovoli's nineteenth-century Municipal Theater broadly echoes Lecce's
treasured Paisiello Theater and is home to a rich theater season. Novoli
Museums and theatresTeatro GaribaldiSet like a jewel in the historic center, Gallipoli's small 19th-century
theater is a gem in the elegant living room of the beautiful city. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresTheatro PaisielloA delightful example of an Italian-style theater stands in the city's
historic center, and because of its small size combined with its beauty, it
is called by the people of Lecce the wedding favor. Lecce
Museums and theatresPoliteama Greco TheatreThe Politeama, one of Puglia's largest and oldest theatres, stands
majestically in the heart of Lecce, offering a rich opera and orchestral
season. Lecce
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)