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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ArchaeologyRoman TheatreThe Roman Theatre of Lecce, as a hidden treasure amid the alleys of the
historic centre, opens up amid the roof gardens of 18th- century palaces. Lecce
Churches and cryptsTempietto di San MiserinoAmong the oldest places of worship in Salento, the small temple of San
Miserino lies immersed in the fragrant countryside of the Brindisi area. San Donaci
Churches and cryptsTemple of San Giovanni al SepolcroThe temple is a splendid Testimony of Puglia Romanesque style in the heart
of Brindisi’s historic center. Brindisi
ArchaeologyAthletes chamber tombThe Tomba degli Atleti, with its seven sarcophagi, is the most important
funerary monument of the Archaic period in the area of Taranto. Taranto
ArchaeologyFour-chambers tombThe Hypogeum Genoviva, an important funeral monument in Taranto, consists
of four chamber tombs. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Amati, Torre Capece or del Vento, Norman Tower of Porta GrandeTorre Amati, Torre Capece and Torre of Porta Grande, appealing buildings,
stand in the town centre of Cisternino. Cisternino
Sea and cavesTorre CanneFine sand, shallow and clear water: the beach of Torre Canne, in the Itria
Valley, is a place full of surprises, where you can combine fun with relax. Fasano
Castles, towers and palacesTorre CastiglioneLocated on the Ionian coast, very little remains of this watchtower today. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre CesareaWith a quadrangular shape, Torre Cesarea erected in about 1500 to defend
the coast from continued attacks from the sea. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre ChiancaGuarding the homonymous cove, Torre Chianca is located on the coast north
of Porto Cesareo. Porto Cesareo
Sea and cavesTorre ChiancaOn the border of the Nature Park of Rauccio, Torre Chianca is the
background of the Idume river which flows into the Adriatic Sea, which
caresses the long white sandy beaches. Lecce
Sea and cavesTorre Colimena and Salina dei MonaciWith its soft sand and the sea beds which gently slope down a few steps
away from the jagged cliff, the Bay of Torre Colimena keeps the ancient
Salina dei Monaci (Salt pan of the Monks), where pink flamingos fly. Manduria
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del Fiume di GalatenaBuilt at the request of Charles V, this tower is known as the “Four
columns”, which are the remains of the corner bastions at the base. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del PizzoBuilt under the dominion of Charles V, Torre del Pizzo rises to defend the
Ionian coast of Salento. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del SoliseTorre del Solise, probably of the sixteenth century, stands in the old town
centre of Latiano. Latiano
Castles, towers and palacesTorre dell'Omo Morto (Tower of the Dead Man)The Old Tower is a watchtower on the Salento coast near Santa Maria di
Leuca. Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesTorre dell'OrsoA short stroll from the fine, white-sand beach of Torre dell'Orso, the
majestic sea stacks Due Sorelle jut out of the crystal-clear waters of the
sea. Melendugno
Castles, towers and palacesTorre di Belloluogo e Torre del ParcoThe former the residence of Maria d'Enghien, and the latter the home of
Count Orsini del Balzo, the Torre di Belloluogo and the Torre del Parco are
precious containers of the history of Lecce and Salento. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesTorre FedericianaA stone sentinel in the historic center of Leverano, the tower commissioned
by Frederick II has been watching over the small Salento village since
1220. Leverano
Sea and cavesTorre GuacetoA natural paradise, made of sandy coves, clear water and expanses of
Posidonia Oceanica, Torre Guaceto welcomes visitors in the shade of an
Aragonese watchtower, for a relaxing and sport holiday. Carovigno
Sea and cavesTorre LapilloTransparent water with emerald green shades and fine sand: the seaside of
Torre Lapillo must be discovered, with its public and private beaches. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre MarchielloLocated on the coastline between Leuca and Felloniche, it is a watchtower
that was built during the Saracen raids. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre MinervinoBuilt to defend the east coast of Salento, the Tower is a part of the
system of towers of Santa Cesarea Terme. Santa Cesarea Terme
Sea and cavesTorre MozzaThe ruined watchtower overlooks the long beach of Torre Mozza, with fine
sand, lapped by the crystal clear water. Ugento
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)