What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
803 places
- Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn church of San MarcoThe icon of a triumphant St. Mark at the entrance of the crypt, welcomes the visitor into Massafra’s cave church, located on the ravine’s edge. Massafra
- Churches and cryptsSan Nicola Rock ChurchAn ancient burial chapel, the church of San Nicola is in the heart of the rock-hewn settlement of Palagianello Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsCave Church of Santa LuciaStanding on the side of the cliff, the rock church of Santa Lucia in Palagianello probably has early medieval origins. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa Maria della GrottaThe ancient crypt dedicated to Madonna della Grotta is the heart of the mother church of Grottaglie. Grottaglie
- Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church Jazzo RivoltaStanding between the many natural caves of the rock-hewn settlement of Palagianello, the small cavity named Jazzo Rivolta. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Madonna of Sette Lampade or Santa CaterinaA spellbinding setting for Mottola’s Living Nativity, the rock-cut church of Santa Caterina is the heart of a picturesque cave village. Mottola
- Churches and cryptsRural Church of San SolomoChurch built in open country along a route much frequented by pilgrims. Botrugno
- Churches and cryptsJewish cemeteryA Jewish necropolis from the Early Middle Ages has been discovered at Colle degli Impisi in Oria, sparking the interest of scholars and Italy’s Jewish community. Oria
- Museums and theatres„Adolfo Colosso“ CollectionThe collection is the result of the Colosso family's passion for local archaeology and showcases Messapic and non-Messapic artifacts found in Ugento and its territory. Ugento
- Museums and theatresFaldetta Archaeological CollectionRich archaeological display of vases, ceramics, glass artifacts and more. Brindisi
- Museums and theatresBotanical Garden "I Giardini di Pomona"A treasure of biodiversity, the Botanic Conservatory depicted a green scenery of fruit trees, wild flora, aromatic plants and exotic rarities. Cisternino
- Churches and cryptsConvento di Sant’AntonioIn the vicinity of the green zone of Villa Peripato, the Convent of Saint Antonio of Padua is a small gem of Taranto's sacred architecture. Taranto
- Churches and cryptsConvent and Church of the MonacelleIn the heart of Ostuni’s captivating historic center, the Monacelle complex houses significant archeological artifacts discovered in the Brindisi countryside. Ostuni
- Churches and cryptsAnonymous Crypt in Sant'Antonio AreaThe Anonymous rock church in Palagianello is among the oldest rock churches of the zone. Palagianello
- Churches and cryptsCrypt of Saints Crisante and DariaHidden in the castle of Oria, the Crypt of Saints Crisante and Daria is a rare example of an entirely preserved urban medieval underground… Oria
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of the PantocratorSet in the green of the countryside and carved out of rock, the Crypt of Christ Pantocrator di Giuliano dates back to the 9th century. Castrignano del Capo
- Churches and cryptsThe crypt of San BarsanofioDating back to the 9th century, the crypt of San Borsanofio of Oria accommodates the sacellum that held the relics of Oria’s patron saint. Oria
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San GiovanniIn San Vito dei Normanni, along the rocky ridges eroded by the Canale Reale, there’s an underground complex with a small frescoed crypt dedicated to St. John. San Vito dei Normanni
- Churches and cryptsThe crypt of San Giovanni BattistaDating from the 11th-12th century AD, the cave church is nestled among the olive trees of Latiano’s countryside. Latiano
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Sant’AngeloNestled on the foothills of Monte Sant’Angelo, the ancient crypt in Uggiano La Chiesa was used as a shelter by Basilian monks during religious persecutions. Uggiano la Chiesa
- Churches and cryptsCrypt of Sant’Elena or San SolomoThe Crypt of Sant’Elena also known as the Crypt of San Solomo is from the Byzantine period and inside holds traces of striking frescoes. Uggiano la Chiesa
- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna della ConsolazioneA fascinating underground church hewn out of tuff stone, located in the heart of town. San Cassiano
- Sea and cavesDarsena FontanelleThe Fontanelle marina is private and reserved for mooring. Gallipoli
- Museums and theatresThe Ecomuseum of Neviano’ Sierras landscapesThe sierras, Murgia’s uttermost territorial ramification, are the heart of the Ecomuseum of Neviano which you can discover through events and educational activities. Neviano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)