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 cryptsThe rock-cut church of Santa BarberaDating from the 13th-14th century, the church is characterized by
highly-refined stone reliefs Grottaglie
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa MargheritaThe 10th-century cave church of Santa Margherita is nestled on Mottola’s
ravine, on the left side of the lama of Casalrotto. Mottola
Churches and cryptsThe rock-cut church of Santa Maria del PescoThe small rock-cut church of Santa Maria del Pesco is perched on the edge
of the gorge overlooking the ravine of Castellaneta. Castellaneta
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Santa Maria delle GrazieA simple facade leads into the cave church of Madonna della Grazia, nestled
below the road surface in the town of Minervino di Lecce. Minervino di Lecce
Churches and cryptsChiesa rupestre di Santa Maria la GrecaA triptych of frescoes on the altar is the small treasure of the rock-hewn
church of Santa Maria la Greca. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Cave Church of Madonna della Buona NuovaThe small 14th-century church of Madonna della Buona Nuova in Massafra
boasts a large iconographic setup and original 13th-century frescoes. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Church of San Pietro MandurinoThe very heart of Manduria’s archaeological site, the Church of San Pietro
Mandurino is located inside an ancient Messapian necropolis. Manduria
Churches and cryptsChiesa Santa Maria degli AngeliGem of the old town, the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli of Gallipoli
stands along the ramparts overlooking the sea. Gallipoli
Churches and cryptsChiesa Santa Maria delle GrazieReligious building related to the former convent of the Observant Friars
Minor, currently the municipal seat. Maruggio
Churches and cryptsChurch of the Madonna delle GrazieLocated away from the town, nestled in the countryside, the Crypt of
Madonna delle Grazie is a charming semi-underground church adorned with
exquisite frescoes. Laterza
Churches and cryptsChiesa Spirito SantoChurch built on the ashes of an earlier chapel dedicated to St. Rocco. Botrugno
Churches and cryptsChurch of St. Peter and St. PaulA splendid Baroque building, the church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a
triumph of frescos, sacred furnishings and wonderful marble altars. Galatina
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Churches of San Giacomo I and IIThe churches of San Giacomo Maggiore and San Giacomo Minore lie along the
edge of the ravine of Laterza. Laterza
Churches and cryptsMonumental Complex Cripta del Crocifisso and Madonna di Costantinopoli ChurchThe Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli and the Cryot of the Crocifisso
represent the oldest hub of Ugentine religiosity. Ugento
Churches and cryptsCo-Cathedral of Saint Agatha the VirginThe beautiful Cathedral of Saint Agata rises at the highest point of Old
Gallipoli and suddenly reveals itself in a narrow street of the historic
center. Gallipoli
Churches and cryptsConcattedrale Gran Madre di DioA large sail soars into the sky becoming part of it: it’s Gio Ponti’s last
creation in Italy. Taranto
Churches and cryptsConvento degli AlcantariniThe fascinating Alcantarini Convent complex is now home to the National
Archeological Museum of Taranto, one of the most important in Italy. Taranto
Churches and cryptsDominican ConventConvent complex founded in the fifteenth century and rebuilt in 700. Sternatia
Churches and cryptsConvento dei Francescani NeriThe 16th-century Convent of the Black Franciscans has returned to life
after careful restoration and is now a venue for cultural events and
happenings. Specchia
Churches and cryptsBasilican Crypt of the AssumptionBeneath the oldest church in Sanarica, the 17th-century Church of Assunta,
lies the even older treasure of a Basilian Crypt. Sanarica
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santi StefaniAn important chapter of history is frescoed on the walls of the Basilian
crypt of Santi Stefani in Vaste Poggiardo
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of CrocefissoLocated on top of the sierra of Casarano, the crypt of Crocefisso is a
natural cave converted into a house of worship by the Byzantines. Ruffano
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Crucified ChristRupestrian church carved out of the rock; contains amazing frescoes and
echoes of Byzantine culture. Ugento
Churches and cryptsCripta del RedentoreAn ancient chamber tomb of classical origin, the Crypt of the Redeemer is
the oldest Christian place of worship in Taranto. Taranto
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