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 cryptsChiesa Matrice di MaglieAn 18th-century religious building, the Chiesa Matrice, the most important
church in Maglie, is built on the remains of an older church. Maglie
Churches and cryptsMatriceskirche San GiorgioThe Church of St. George is the oldest monument in Matino and has been the
focus of popular devotion since the 1500s. Matino
Churches and cryptsChiesa Matrice di San Lorenzo MartireDominating the heart of the historic center of Laterza is the late-Gothic
style church dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire. Laterza
Churches and cryptsMother Church or Collegiate Church of the AssumptionMajestic and imposing, the 16th century Collegiate Church of the Assunta is
the most important religious building in the city of Galatone. Galatone
Churches and cryptsSan Nicola Mother ChurchA series of angels, friezes, and artistic stained glass windows embellish
the ancient Mother Church of Lizzano, dedicated to San Nicola. Lizzano
Churches and cryptsParish Church and Spire of Raimondello Orsini del BalzoSalento's most famous spire stands with its Gothic forms next to the parish
church, a testament to the 'ancient power of the Orsini del Balzo family. Soleto
Churches and cryptsRock Church of Christ the JudgeThe small church dedicated to Cristo Giudice in Laterza still preserves its
original frescoes in excellent condition. Laterza
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of San Giovanni BattistaThe gorgeous fresco depicting St. John the Baptist lends the name to the
small cave church inside the Lama D’Antico Park, in the territory of
Fasano. Fasano
Churches and cryptsRock Church of San Gregorio or Madonna degli AngeliThe ancient crypt dedicated to San Gregorio in Mottola still preserves most
of its pictorial decorations, including a majestic Christ Pantocrator. Mottola
Churches and cryptsThe church cave of San LorenzoThe church of San Lorenzo accommodates some of the brightest wall paintings
of all cave settlement in Puglia. Fasano
Churches and cryptsThe rock-cut church of San NicolaDating from the 9th-century, the cave church of St. Nicholas is known as
the Sistine Chapel of the rupestrian civilization of southern Italy. Mottola
Churches and cryptsRock Church of San Simeone in FamosaPartially frescoed, the Crypt of San Simeone in Famosa in Massafra can be
reached via a staircase carved into the rock. Massafra
Churches and cryptsRock Church of San Simine in PantaleoIn the rock-hewn church of San Simine in Pantaleo in Massafra, the ancient
iconostasis still divides the crypt into two distinct areas. Massafra
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of San VitoPerched on the edge of the ravine, the rock-hewn church is dedicated to
Laterza’s ancient patron San Vito the martyr. Laterza
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of Sant'Angelo in TorellaAn ancient core of a monastery, the crypt of Sant’Angelo in Torella in
Massafra still keeps some remains of its original frescoes. Massafra
Churches and cryptsThe cave church of Sant’Angelo or San Michele Arcangelo di CasalrottoSet amid almond and olive groves in Mottola’s countryside, the cave church
of Sant’Angelo is a one-of-a-kind two-level hypogeum in the whole southern
Italy. Mottola
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio AbateLooking almost like a small gallery of early medieval art, the rock church
of Sant'Antonio Abate in Massafra is entirely frescoed. Massafra
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
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