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 cryptsChiesa della Madonna della ScalaIn the heart of the Oria countryside, the Church of Madonna della Scala stands in an enchanting area rich in ancient residential evidence. Oria
- Churches and cryptsChiesa della Madonna Immacolata (or Santa Lucia)Religious building rebuilt in the late 17th and early 18th centuries thanks to the offerings of the people of Minervino and completed in 1717. Minervino di Lecce
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Giovanni al MuricelloA 16th-century church located in the Muricello district, close to the ravine of Castellaneta. Castellaneta
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Giovanni EvangelistaIt's a play of geometries and white and gold spaces that enlivens the Baroque facade on the former Church of San Giovanni Evangelista, a valuable cultural venue in the heart of the city. San Vito dei Normanni
- Churches and cryptsChurch Of Sant’AgostinoIn the heart of the old town stands the Church which keeps the remains of Thomas Aquinas. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsThe Church of Sant’OnofrioNestled along the ravine of Mazzaracchio in Statte, the rock-cut church of Sant’Onofrio is completely covered with frescoes. Statte
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria del Romitorio (or Romitorio dei Vescovi)The church of Santa Maria al Romitorio is a hidden gem in the historic center of the city, entirely adorned with frescoes. Brindisi
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria dell'AiutoChurch that stands on the site of an earlier church that would have been the oldest in the city. Castellaneta
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria di Gallana - Church of St. Mary of GallanaIn the open countryside, in the area of the Oritana Forest, visitors can admire the small and charming church of Santa Maria di Gallana, dating back to the Early Middle Ages Oria
- Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa MarinaAncient small church built in the Middle Ages in Salve, enlarged and restored in 1648 in full Baroque style. Salve
- Churches and cryptsChurch and Convent of Sant’AgostinoA baroque triumph hides behind the facade of the Church of Sant’Agostino, in the heart of the historic center. Massafra
- Churches and cryptsSan Toma Church and HypogeumBeneath the ancient Chapter Chapel of San Toma is an area containing rupestrian tombs, where mummification rites were carried out. Massafra
- Churches and cryptsEx-Convent Church of Santa Maria di CostantinopoliImportant 17th-century church in the heart of Botrugno. Botrugno
- Churches and cryptsChiesa madre Santa Maria La NovaThe Mother Church of Pulsano houses an exact replica of the Madonna di Lourdes. Pulsano
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Beata Vergine del Carmine or PurgatorioSouth of the town of Mottola, lies the crypt dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, the heart of the shrine of the same name. Mottola
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn church of Santi Crispo e CrispianoThe ancient church dedicated to the saints San Crispo and Crispiano, an ancient Basilian hermitage, is perched on the slopes of the Vallone valley. Crispiano
- Churches and cryptsRock Church of the Holy HermitsAn imposing entrance carved into the rock along the Gravina di Palagianello hides the rock-hewn church of the Santi Eremiti. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of Christ at the CaveA small church built above a cave and containing a statue of the dead Christ, a baroque altar and frescoes depicting stories from the Passion. Martina Franca
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of AccettullaIn the vicinity of the Accetta Piccola Farm, the rock-hewn church of the Accettulla in Statte is included in the territory of the ancient fortified farms. Statte
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of the AnnunziataDating back to the 9th century, the rock church of the Annunciation in Lizzano keeps traces of the frescoes which once covered its entire surface. Lizzano
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian church of the Santissima TrinitàCrypt frequented by Basilian monks since 1100, which became a place of pilgrimage for the people of Torricella Torricella
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-cut church of San CiprianoStraddling the border between Statte and Crispiano, along Triglie’s ravine lies hidden a rock-cut church dedicated to San Cipriano. Statte
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of San DonatoHewn into the rock of the ravine of the same name, this small cave church dates from the 14th century. Fasano
- Churches and cryptsRocky Church of San GirolamoLying on the ravine of Palagianello, the rock church of San Girolamo keeps inside the splendid original painted decorations. Palagianello
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)