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 Sanctuary-Crypt of Santa Maria della NovaThe beautiul crypt of the sanctuary of Santa Maria della Nova, a Brazilian
place of worship, lies under Ostuni’s most ancient church. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsCrypt of the Blessed Virgin of CoelimannaThe crypt is the centerpiece of the supersanesi's devotion to Our Lady of
Coelimanna and stands next to the shrine dedicated to the patron saint. Supersano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of CandeloraThe multiple vaults and the precious paintings make the Crypt of Candelora
in Massafra, a true gem of rock-cut architecture. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna del GonfaloneThe ancient Basilian crypt dedicated to Madonna del Gonflone, in Tricase,
was a shelter for many of monks fleeing persecutions. Tricase
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of the Madonna dell’AttaricoNestled among olive trees, the crypt of the Madonna dell’Attarico di
Andrano still show traces of frescoes and its Basilian past. Andrano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna di CelimannaEntirely frescoed, the crypt of Madonna di Celimanna is today part of the
city cemetery, located next to the 18th-century shrine of the same name. Supersano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of the Holy GhostA charming cave church dating from 1000BC, the crypt of the Holy Ghost is
located in Castiglione d’Otranto, a small suburb of Andrano. Andrano
Churches and cryptsThe crypt of Lama d’AnticoRegarded as the very heart of the Lama d’Antico settlement in the territory
of Fasano, the crypt is one of the largest cave churches in the whole
region. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe crypt of St. BlaiseLocated in the territory of San Vito dei Normanni, the rock crypt of St.
Blaise accommodates a splendid 12th-century fresco cycle. San Vito dei Normanni
Churches and cryptsCrypt of San LeonardoEntirely frescoed, the Byzantine Crypt of San Leonardo is a rock church of
extraordinary artistic value. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San MarcoThe ancient Crypt of San Marco represents the centerpiece of the Carmine
Church, at the heart of Ruffano’s old town. Ruffano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San SalvatoreDating back to the 8th century, the crypt of San Salvatore in Giurdignano
enchants with an unexpected ceiling hewn into rock. Giurdignano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of San SebastianoThe Crypt of San Sebastiano is an age-old Basilian settlement on
Sternatia’s outskirts. Sternatia
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Sant’OnofrioDating back to the 6th century, the Byzantine crypt of Sant’Onofrio is the
most ancient place of worship in Castrignano de’ Greci. Castrignano de' Greci
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa CristinaAlso known as the Crypt of Madonna delle Grazie, the cave church represents
the first testimony of Greek-Byzantine rites in Carpignano. Carpignano Salentino
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa Maria degli AngeliAn age-old crypt from 100 AD, the small cave church of Santa Maria degli
Angeli of Poggiardo has been rebuilt into an underground museum in order to
preserve the frescoes from degradation. Poggiardo
Churches and cryptsCrypt of Saint MarinaThe Crypt of Santa Marina holds a well-known fresco of the Dormitio
Virginis, a hypogeic depiction unique in Italy. Miggiano
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa MarinaFrequented since the early Middle Ages, the Crypt of Santa Marina in
Massafra ranks among the largest church-basilicas in Puglia. Massafra
Churches and cryptsCripta Madonna della FavanaThe crypt holds significant historical and artistic importance for its frescoes, which testify to the transition from the Greek to the… Veglie
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna della GrottaLocated just outside Ortella, the Crypt of Madonna della Grotta is a
fascinating, 13th-century house of worship Ortelle
Churches and cryptsCripta Madonna delle GrazieEntirely dug in tuff, the chapel entitled to the Madonna delle Grazie is
the heart of the namesake sanctuary lying on the ravine in Palagianello. Palagianello
Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn crypt ‘’Cantina Spagnola’’An incredible cycle of paintings and impressive sculptural decorations
grace the beautiful cave church in Laterza Laterza
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Crypt "Farmacia del mago Greguro"The exceptional complex of interconnected caves in Massafra is the place
where, according to legend, the magician Greguro collected medicinal herbs
and shrubs. Massafra
Churches and cryptsEx Church of San Francesco della ScarpaIn memory of the sandal given to the people of Lecce by St. Francis of
Assisi, a church dedicated to him arose, which today is a scenic space for
exhibitions and events. Lecce
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