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 palacesTorre Lo MuccioTorre Lo Muccio, probably a fifteenth-century watchtower, is surrounded by centuries old olive trees which dot the countryside of Torchiarolo. Torchiarolo
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre MorgicchioTorre Morgicchio, located inside the marina of Carovigno, stands between Torre Santa sabina and villaggio Specchiolla. Carovigno
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre Regina GiovannaTorre Regina Giovanna, an old watchtower, is surrounded by centuries old olive trees in the countryside of Carovigno. Carovigno
- Sea and cavesTorre Santa Sabina/MezzalunaTorre Santa Sabina, with its wonderful cliffs and sandy beaches, awaits visitors to dive in the Adriatic Sea. Carovigno
- Castles, towers and palacesSalignano TowerSalignano Tower , an imposing cylindrical building, stands in the small square of the nice borough of Castrignano del Capo. Castrignano del Capo
- Farmhouses and oil millsUnderground oil millsThe territory of Salento is studded with underground oil mills that bear witness to a flourishing economy of a distant past, which in Morciano di Leuca is more vivid than ever. Morciano di Leuca
- Farmhouses and oil millsGiuggianello’s underground oil millAn underground oil mill used for the production of lamp oil. Giuggianello
- Farmhouses and oil millsThe Foggiari underground oil millAn important underground complex recently rennovated through a remarkable restoration work. Maglie
- Nature and gardensVilla CleopazzoA former Art Nouveau rural residence, Villa Cleopazzo in Squinzano is now home to the “Giovanni Cingolani” library and media library. Squinzano
- Nature and gardensVilla comunale del CalvarioCoolness and smells of a lush garden with an ancient air draw the ideal place for walks and relaxing moments not far from the center of Ceglie Messapica. Ceglie Messapica
- Nature and gardensVilla Comunale Pietro PalumboThe city's largest green area, Francavilla Fontana's Pietro Palumbo Municipal Villa is a city park frequented by families but also by skating and bowling enthusiasts. Francavilla Fontana
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)