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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Nature and gardensVilla EpiscopoThe Episcopo Garden in Poggiardo is a lush green lung in the town center,
created in the 19th century and enriched with flora from all over Italy. Poggiardo
Nature and gardensVilla PeripatoVilla Peripato is a green paradise and allows for an ideal journey into
Taranto's history through the many archaeological finds. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesVilla SticchiVilla Sticchi looms over the Adriatic Sea with its eastern dome and has
been shaping the skyline of Santa Cesarea Terme since the 19th century. Santa Cesarea Terme
Nature and gardensThe rock-cut villages of Casalrotto and PetruscioThe ancient rock-cut villages of Casalrotto and Petruscio are preserved
intact along Mottola’s ravines. Mottola
Nature and gardensMacugno rock-cut settlementA major crossroads of merchants and pilgrims, the cave settlement of
Macugno has been preserved intact in the shadow of the St. Nicholas’ abbey,
in the territory of Neviano. Neviano
Nature and gardensThe rock-cut village of TriglieThe ancient rock village, sprawling along Triglie’s ravine, in the country
of Statte, is made up of primitive abodes, caves and frescoed churches
still preserved intact. Statte
Sea and cavesVillanovaFrom the shades of the sea to the lively tourist port: the beach of
Villanova appears a few step away from the “white town”. Ostuni
Castles, towers and palacesVillas in Santa Maria di LeucaElegant liberty-style forms and oriental motifs characterised the magical
architectures along the promenade, embellished by wonderful villas and
noble palaces. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesHistoric Villas of CenateGroup of extraordinary Baroque villas in the locality of Cenate, a stone's
throw from Nardò. Nardò- Museums and theatresAntiquariumThe history of Manduria is told in the Antiquarium enclosed within the halls of the Town Hall, which sits in the town center. Manduria
- Museums and theatresState Archives of TarantoIs responsible for the preservation, protection and exploitation of documents of historical importance produced by the peripheral pre-unitary organs, Taranto
- Museums and theatresCommunity AuditoriumThe deconsecrated church has been transformed into a municipal auditorium. Laterza
- Sea and cavesBaia d'Argento - Porto SaguerraPorto Saguerra, in Marina di Leporano, is an equipped dock for small boats, managed by Service Boat Baia d'Argento. Leporano
- Museums and theatresGalatone Public LibraryHistorical library located in the heart of the old town of Salento. Galatone
- Museums and theatresBios Taras - Natural History MuseumThe Bios Taras Museum collects more than 4,000 scientific artifacts from around the world Taranto
- Nature and gardensThe “Carriero” Cave-AtelierA ceramics atelier in a cave where marks from the ancient clay-baking kiln can still be seen. Grottaglie
- Sea and cavesCala FontanelleCala Fontanelle is a public landing spot south of Darsena Fontanelle, with a shipyard equipped with a slipway. Gallipoli
- Churches and cryptsChapel of the Madonna dell'IdriOnce again restored, the Chapel of Madonna dell'Idri is located in Cerfignano. Santa Cesarea Terme
- FunMunicipal PavilionIn the greenery of the Selva di Fasano is a 'meeting place that combines the beauty of the place, attractive events, a dash of glamour and fun. Fasano
- Nature and gardensTufa quarries or “Tagghjate”Vast area lying between the slopes of the hills of San Giorgio and Faggiano, where tufa was once quarried. San Giorgio Ionico
- Museums and theatresThe permanent cultural centre on sea ancient traditionsFounded and run by the association Magna Grecia Mare, is the centre of many cultural initiatives. Tricase
- Museums and theatresMessapic Documentation CentreThe Messapians reveal their secrets in the Oria museum that holds a rich collection of archaeological finds from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC. Oria
- Churches and cryptsChurch of the Congregation of the Most Holy AssumptionLate Baroque religious building built in 1770. San Cassiano
- Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna della Pietà o dell'OspedaleThe ancient sacred building of San Vito dei Normanni has Renaissance origins but shows signs of interventions carried out in the 18th century. San Vito dei Normanni
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)