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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Castles, towers and palacesGreek fountainAt just a few steps from the Castle, the fountain is made of two
perspective sides, one that faces the north-west and the other towards the
south-east. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesThe Calvary of ManduriaArtistic representation of the Passion of Christ made by Giuseppe Renato
Greco in Manduria. Manduria
Castles, towers and palacesMonumento al Marinaio d'ItaliaAnother unforgettable experience. The challenge of reaching the peak. An
amazing view over the city and the sea. A moment of great spirituality. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesWalls of LecceImposing defensive walls designed by Charles V to contain the Turkish
raids. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo AdornoNestled among the streets of the old town center, opposite the Convento de
Celestini, the Palazzo Loffredo Adorno in Lecce is one of the finest
examples of 16th-century architecture. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BalsamoIn the narrow alleys of Gallipoli's old town center stands Palazzo Balsamo,
a splendid example of Baroque architecture. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BalsamoPalazzo Balsamo, a gem of the civil architecture of Brindisi, is a
wonderful palace to be admired strolling in the streets of the old town
centre. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesBaronial PalaceThe 18th-century Baronial Palace overlooks Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Vernole
Castles, towers and palacesBaronial PalaceBuilt by the Mattei family, the Baronial Palace stood as the family's symbol until the 1700s, housing one of the territory's most… Novoli
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BaronaleBuilt as a castle to defend against 'attack by the Turks the Baronial
Palace became the residence of the nobles of the fiefdom. Martano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BaronalePalazzo Baronale in Latiano, first medieval fortress, then feudal building,
has been an elegant palace since the eighteenth century. Latiano
Castles, towers and palacesBaronial Palace D’AmelyBorn as a defense tower from Saracen attacks, the Baronial Palace D 'Amely
became the noble and elegant home of one of the area's historic families. Melendugno
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo baronale Lopez y RoyoMonteroni's Baronial Palace stands in the central Falconieri Square and was
home to nobles and scientists who brought prestige to the town. Monteroni di Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Baronale PaladiniThe Baronial Palace of Lizzanello stands in the middle of the town and has
its roots in the 15th century. Lizzanello
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Baronale Serafini-SauliThe Baronial Palace overlooks Castello Square and contains an orchard and a
forest full of trees and herbs. Tiggiano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo CarafaIn the heart of the city, Palazzo Carafa is a short distance from Piazza
Sant 'Oronzo and now houses Lecce's municipal authorities. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo CeuliPassing Piazza della Repubblica and taking Via Crocifisso, the courtyard of
Palazzo Ceuli opens on the left. It is one of the symbols of Salve, an
architectural jewel turned into a bed&breakfast. Salve
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo CongedoPalazzo Congedo, along a street of the historic centre, is an elegant
example of civil architecture in Galatina. Galatina
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo De FeliceNestled in the historic center, Palazzo De Felice di Grottaglie is a treasure trove of art and culture, enriched by the works of the… Grottaglie
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo dei CommendatoriThe Palace that was erected by the Knights of Malta dominates Piazza del
Popolo with its noble symbols and coats of arms. Maruggio
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del Governo - ex Convento dei CelestiniOnce a convent, the Palazzo dei Celestini is also known as the Palazzo del
Governo and is now home to the Prefecture and the Province of Lecce. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del PrincipeFulcrum of the 'ancient village, the Prince's Palace towers in Piazza del
Popolo and in addition to being the seat of the City Hall, preserves the
relics of the medieval city. Muro Leccese
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedileAmong the most interesting in the city, the Palazzo Sedile in Nardò is a
civil architectural treasure nestled in the heart of the historic center. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedileThe Sedile di Lecce is an elegant cubic building nestled in Piazza Sant
'Oronzo that has been the symbol of the city's municipal administration for
years. Lecce
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