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 cryptsChurch of San Giovanni Battista6th-century church located opposite the famous Hundred Stones Patù
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Giovanni BattistaOne of the most expressive works of modern architecture in Salento, the
result of a fruitful collaboration among architects, artists and
liturgists. Lecce
Churches and cryptsThe church of San Giovanni BattistaRichly frescoed crypt of St. John the Baptist is nestled in the countryside
of Torre Santa Susanna, in the field of the fortified masseria of the same
name. Torre Santa Susanna
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San LeonardoMother Church dedicated to San Leonardo Abate, in the heart of San
Cassiano. San Cassiano
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Lorenzo nuovoThe spiritual heart of little Lizzanello, the church dedicated to St.
Lawrence was in the past also a place of defense and refuge from Turkish
attacks. Lizzanello
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San MatteoA majestic Baroque masterpiece, the Church of San Mateo adorns the bustling
streets of Lecce with its rounded facade. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Michele ArcangeloMother church of Minervino di Lecce rebuilt in the 16th century on the
foundations of a 15th-century church. Minervino di Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Michele ArcangeloSmall neoclassical building, the church of San Michele Arcangelo is
situated in the historic center, erected in memory of the soldiers who died
during the First World War. San Michele Salentino
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Niccolò dei GreciIn the historic center of Lecce the Greek Church is the seat of the Parish
of St. Nicholas of Myra and belongs to the 'Eparchy of Lungro. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Paolo eremitaBuilt in the center of the old town, the Church of San Paolo Eremita is one
of the most relevant testimonies of Gothic religious architecture in the
Brindisi area. Brindisi
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Pietro ApostoloIn the heart of the historic center, the Church dedicated to San Pietro
Apostolo, built on the ruins of a medieval building, is the oldest in the
city. San Pietro Vernotico
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Pietro in OctavaAncient rural church located in the complex of the historic masseria Ottava
Grande, in argo di Fasano. Fasano
Churches and cryptsChurch of San Pietro or Santa Maria di CrepacoreNestled in the countryside, the charming church of Paleochristian origin
preserves valuable Byzantine frescoes inside. Torre Santa Susanna
Churches and cryptsChurch of San SebastianoBehind its modest facade, the Church of San Sebastiano in Brindisi conceals
an interior adorned with exquisite works of art. Brindisi
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Sebastiano e San RoccoIn the heart of Galatone rises the church dedicated to Saint Sebastiano and
Saint Rocco, an elegant example of Baroque Architecture. Galatone
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant'Alfonso Maria de' LiguoriSuggestive church a few meters from the Mother Church, rebuilt on the same
site where a 14th-century church consecrated to St. Francis once stood. Francavilla Fontana
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Sant'Andrea degli ArmeniThe 14th-century church where Armenians once gathered to pray is now the
focus of an innovative project to enhance the city's cultural heritage. Taranto
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant'AnnaIn the heart of the old town, just a few steps from the castle in
Carovigno, stands the massive stone building of the Church of Sant’Anna. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Sant'EufemiaThe church of Sant’Eufemia stands isolated in the countryside and
represents a splendid, well-preserved example ob Byzantine architecture. Specchia
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant’Irene and former Teatini ConventSanta Irene, Lecce's ancient patron saint before Sant'Oronzo, has her own
church in the heart of the Baroque city. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa ChiaraA superb Baroque facade captivates the viewer in front of the architectural
masterpiece of Santa Chiara, in the heart of the historic center of Lecce. Lecce
Churches and cryptsChurch of Santa ChiaraThe small Rectory Church of Santa Chiara, a neoclassical structure dating
back to the 19th-century, stands in the central square of Francavilla
Fontana, next to the imposing Mother Church. Francavilla Fontana
Churches and cryptsChurch of Santa Lucia or of the Most Holy TrinityAmong the oldest parishes in Brindisi, the church houses the evocative
crypt of San Basilio, which is richly frescoed. Brindisi
Churches and cryptsChurch of Santa Maria d’AurioThe Church of the Madonna d 'Aurio dates back to the 11th century, and the
growth of devotion over the centuries marked the origins of the nearby town
of Surbo. Lecce
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)