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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- Museums and theatresMuseo della Diocesi di Ugento - Santa Maria di LeucaThe Diocesan Museum of Ugento houses the treasures of the Cathedral and the oldest churches of the Ugento- Santa Maria di Leuca Diocese. Ugento
- Museums and theatresMuseum of Memory and HospitalityThe museum collects the testimonies and the extraordinary history of solidarity that neretinians to Jewish refugees who escaped the Holocaust. Nardò
- Museums and theatresThe Museum of Sea Traditional Boats and Sea ArtDynamic museum, full of training programmes, laboratories and practical experiences, it is located in the Casotto of the Port of Tricase. Tricase
- Museums and theatresMuseum of Marine BiologyWith more than 900 exhibits, the Parenzan Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo allows visitors to dive into the fascinating underwater world, discovering marine flora and fauna. Porto Cesareo
- Museums and theatresMuseo Didattico delle Maioliche - Istituto d'arte di GrottaglieOn the edge of the ‘Pottery District’ of Grottaglie stands the Educational Museum of Majolica, which exhibits 16th- and 17th-century works and rare 20th-century creations. Grottaglie
- Museums and theatresDiocesan MuseumThe museum of Oria houses a rich collection of sacred art and includes the oldest incunabulum of Lecce papier-mâché. Oria
- Museums and theatresMuseo Ribezzi - PetrosilloThe noble Ribezzi Palace houses the archaeological museum with its vast collection, which also includes ancient books and period relics. Latiano
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Bacile di CastiglionePalazzo Bacile di Castiglione still belongs to the family of the same name, which has turned part of it into a luxurious tourist residence. Spongano
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BaronalePalazzo Baronale, built at the end of the 16th century, overlooks the main square of the small town of Cellino San Marco. Cellino San Marco
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo baronale GiustinianiThe rooms of palazzo Giustiniani disclose the life of the noblemen, discovering also its architectural secrets. Caprarica di Lecce
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Ciullo and Chapel della Madonna ImmacolataOf the modern age is Palazzo Ciullo, named after the owners who had their herald painted in one of the rooms. Santa Cesarea Terme
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedilePalazzo del Sedile in Oria, once the seat of the Decurioni (members of the former municipal administration), is nowadays a buzzing place for art, housing temporary exhibitions. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo di cristallo (former convent of Dominicans)Palazzo di cristallo in Latiano, an elegant sixteenth century building, has really precious architectural elements and decorations. Latiano
- Castles, towers and palacesMarchesale De Franchis PalaceBuilt in the 1600s by the feudal lords of the time, the De Franchis marquis palace has recently come back to life thanks to a thorough restoration. Taviano
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Martini CarissimoA valuable testament to Mannerist-Renaissance architecture from the XVIII century, the Palazzo Martini Carissimo in Oria now hosts exhibitions and cultural initiatives. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PetrucciThe 17th-century palace dominates Trepuzzi Corso Umberto I and houses a private library of works between the 16th and 20th centuries. Trepuzzi
- Museums and theatresPalazzo RahoCultural container housing the permanent exhibition on Grecìa Salentine culture and religion. Zollino
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo SpecolizziBuilt in the 14th century, it is the ancient manor of the Specolizzi family. Gallipoli
- Castles, towers and palacesBishop's palacePalazzo Vescovile in Oria, dating back to the 16th century, keeps inside its wonderful courtyard several archaeological finds of different periods. Oria
- Nature and gardensPaduli multifunctional agricultural parkParco dei Paduli is a large park covered with centuries-old olive trees, where there used to be the Bosco Belvedere, whose existence has influenced the life of the surrounding towns. San Cassiano
- ArchaeologyArchaeological Park of Pezza PetrosaThe thirty three tombs found in the archaeological site of Pezza Petrosa, in Villa Castelli, are well-preserved. Villa Castelli
- ArchaeologySanta Maria Dattoli Archaeological ParkIn Ginosa, next to an old place of Early-Christian worship, during recent excavations many archaeological finds have been brought to light. Ginosa
- Nature and gardensParco comunale Salvatore MorelliLush and fragrant, the green lung near the historic center of Carovigno is a destination for adults and children alike, for games and long walks. Carovigno
- ArchaeologyThe Park of FossilsIt is a real open-air bed of marine fossils and shells, which stretches along a disused clay quarry at the entrance of the town. Cutrofiano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)