What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
149 places
Castles, towers and palacesSeminary PalaceThe Seminary Palace of Brindisi, built in 1720 as indicated by the
inscription on the keystone on the entrance, is an explosion of Baroque
art. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo dell’UniversitàIn the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell’Università is one of the
earliest symbols of the political power of the Martina Franca community. Martina Franca
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo della PrefetturaA majestic landmark on the seafront promenade of the city of Taranto stands
for a strong symbol of local authority for whoever arrives from the sea or
land. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPost Office BuildingSix statues mark the entrance to the Palazzo delle Poste which, standing
for a symbol of the arts and crafts, highlight the monumentality of the
Vittorio Emanuele III promenade. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Dentice di FrassoPalazzo Dentice di Frasso in San Vito dei Normanni is a sixteenth century
palace built on a Norman nucleus and embellishes the town with its artistic
and historical decorations. San Vito dei Normanni
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo DucaleDating back to the second half of the 17th century, the Palazzo Ducale in
Martina Franca stands a few steps from the 18th-century Porta di Santo
Stefano. Martina Franca
Castles, towers and palacesDucal Palace of Ayala-ValvaIn the heart of the town, the 'elegant aristocratic residence of the Dukes
of Carosino is now a refined cultural container. Carosino
Castles, towers and palacesDucal Palace of San CassianoSeat of the Town Hall and historic heart of the town, the Ducal Palace of
San Cassiano still shows traces of its 16th-century origin. San Cassiano
Castles, towers and palacesDucal Palace of San Cesario di LecceSince the 16th century, the Ducal Palace has dominated the square of San
Cesario along with the Mother Church and is the site of events and
exhibitions. San Cesario di Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesDucal Palace of SeclìThe Ducal Palace of Seclì was born as a fortress, but the D 'Amato family
embellished it with the elegant loggia and the frescoes of the room of the
illustrious men. Seclì
Castles, towers and palacesDucal Palace of TaurisanoThe Ducal Palace stands on the remains of an ancient fortress and shows
signs of the centuries in the various architectural details. Taurisano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Ducale Guarini FrisariPalazzo Frisari stands on the remains of Scorrano Castle and reveals a
large garden with a fountain in the shape of a cave. Scorrano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo FornaroThis 18th-century building nestled on the main street of the old town
center of Taranto is today home to a medieval museum. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GaleotaImportant 18th-century stately residence in the heart of the old town of
Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GalloneThe fortified Palazzo Gallone in Tricase bears witness to the town's past
with its 14th-century features. Tricase
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GonzagaPalazzo Gonzaga in Alessano, a noble palace, is a rare and precious example
of Renaissance architecture. Alessano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GranafeiPalace Granafei rose on the remains of a Byzantine castle, the ancient
headquarters of the city of Otranto. Sternatia
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo GranafeiThe 16th-century Palazzo Granafei, with splendid Renaissance windows,
recalls the Catalan-Durassic style in the splendid portal. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Granafei NervegnaPalazzo Granafei Nervegna in Brindisi, a sixteenth-century building, has
been given to the town for some years and is a buzzing cultural place,
besides being the seat of the town hall offices. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo ImperialiA treasure trove of works of art from the Neapolitan school and a residence
with ‘a hundred rooms,’ the Palazzo Imperiali in Manduria is a fine example
of Baroque civil architecture. Manduria
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo LegariPalazzo Legari in Alessano, nestled amid the alleys of the historic centre,
is one of the most valuable palaces inside this Salentinian hamlet. Alessano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo marchesalePalazzo marchesale in Botrugno, with its frescoed vaults and the Italian
garden, takes you into a journey to experience the heyday of Salento
nobility. Botrugno
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo MarchesaleIn the heart of Fragagnano, the ancient noble residence has been hiding
precious interiors and an airy courtyard since the 17th century. Fragagnano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Marchesale (Castle)Overlooking the deep cliff of the ravine, the Palazzo Marchesale is a
dominant feature of the landscape of Laterza. Laterza
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