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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ArchaeologyEgnazia amphitheatreThe amphitheatre, a spectacular historic evidence overlooking the sea, is
in the heart of the archaeological park of Egnazia, among the most
beautiful ones in Puglia. Fasano
ArchaeologyAmphitheatreLocated at the heart of modern Lecce, the Augustan amphitheatre is a window
into the rich past of ancient Lupiae. Lecce
ArchaeologyArchaeological Site San Pietro degli SchiavoniUnder the new Verdi theatre there is the archaeological site of San Pietro
degli Schiavoni, which represents a real neighbourhood of Brindisi during
Roman period. Brindisi
ArchaeologyArchaeological site of ValesioThe ancient city walls surround the important messapic centre of Valesio,
in Torchiarolo, among the most important ones in the province. Torchiarolo
ArchaeologyCasale di ApiglianoThe medieval village of Apigliano is nowadays an important archaeological
site, rich in evidence belonging to the Byzantine and Angevin period. Martano
ArchaeologyCasale SombrinoThe ancient village of Supersano is a symbolic crossroad of faith and
culture, in which it is possible to admire the rests of the Church San
Giacomo Sombrino. Supersano
ArchaeologyCentopietreThe characteristic megalithic monument consists of 100 blocks of stone at
the edge of the town and it has the traces of Byzantine frescos. Patù
ArchaeologyColumn at the end of the Appian WayThe Roman column, the symbol of the city of Brindisi and the end of the
Appian way, stands out in front of the port. Brindisi
ArchaeologyDoric columns of the Temple of PoseidonTestimony of the magnificence of the City of the Two Seas, the Doric
columns are found in Piazza Castello. Taranto
ArchaeologyGreek-Roman columns of Torre ChiancaIn Torre Chianca, just a short distance from the coast, these columns is
visible from the surface on days when the sea is calm. Porto Cesareo
ArchaeologyDolmen di MontalbanoIt is a megalithic building in the locality Pisco Marano, located in the
countryside of Montalbano di Fasano and connected to magical, religious or
funeral rituals. Fasano
ArchaeologyStatte DolmenNot far away from the gravine (ravines), the park dolmens of Leucaspide
keeps the small archaeological treasure of Statte. Statte
ArchaeologyLi Scusi Dolmen and Monticelli MenhirThe Li Scusi Dolmen is one of the best-known in Salento, thanks to the
particular light effect produced by a hole in the tomb. A short distance
away is the Monticelli Menhir. Minervino di Lecce
ArchaeologyDolmen Ospina and Specchia Li SpecchiThe Dolmen Ospina and the Specchia Li Specchi represent two important and
really ancient megalithic evidence in the area of Racale. Racale
ArchaeologyDolmen Piedigrandi and Menhir OsannaThe two monoliths of Spongano tell centuries of history thanks to the signs
left by the passing of time and by the men. Spongano
ArchaeologyMedieval FountainThe Fountain of the Masks in Laterza joins the elements of the old Roman
aqueduct and of sixteenth-century decorations. Laterza
ArchaeologyTancred fountainThe Roman fountain dedicated to the King Tancred, along the Appian Way,
used to be the drinking fountain of Brindisi, located at the entrance of
the city. Brindisi
ArchaeologyThe dolmens of GiurdignanoThe most ancient soul of Salento comes to light in Giurdignano, amid the
dolmens surrounded by olive trees and drystone walls. Giurdignano
ArchaeologyUnderground tomb in Palazzo Delli PontiAn eighteenth-century noble palace has in its undergrounds a really ancient
burial place, for an amazing journey in the history. Taranto
ArchaeologyMenhir Aia della corteThe Menhir Aia della corte is located in the periphery of Lequile and it
rises towards the sky, shroud in the mystery of the ancient stone. Lequile
ArchaeologyTeofilo MenhirThe Teofilo Menhir, among the tallest in Puglia, soars above the heart of
the town with its majesty shrouded in a veil of mystery. Martano
ArchaeologyMenhirs of Giurdignano - Megalithic GardenThe “megalithic garden” in Giurdignano is famous around Italy and it brings
you back in time, along a path through mehnirs, from the town centre, to
the surrounding countryside. Giurdignano
ArchaeologyMenhir La Cupa 1 and 2The two menhirs of Scorrano testify to the fact that the area has been
inhabited since the ancient times and, thanks to their features, tell about
different historical periods. Scorrano
ArchaeologyMenhir Minonna, Candelora, Lama, Scinéo, Chipuro, Masseria Piccinna and
Dolmen SpecchiaThe town centre and the countryside of Melpignano are dotted with ancient
pietrefitte (dolmens and menhirs), the guardians of thousand-years old
stories. Melpignano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)