What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
23 places
FunCasa CappellariThe public building is one of the symbols of Martina Franca, once called
the 'Ospedaletto and now the cultural heart of the historic center. Martina Franca
FunCascata monumentale dell’Acquedotto PugliesePuglia’s extreme tip is celebrated through a unique monument, overlooking
the exact spot where the land ends and the infinity of the sea begins. Castrignano del Capo
FunVittorio Emanuele II StreetThe central Corso is one of the most characteristic streets of the Baroque
city, for a stroll among the wonders of Lecce stone, small stores and
beautiful churches. Lecce
FunLungomare Regina MargheritaThe Regina Margherita promenade was recently renovated and has always been
the Sunday promenade of Brindisians and the evening meeting point and
hangout for the new movida. Brindisi
FunMonument to the sailorOne of the emblems of the city of Taranto is this monument that is found in
the new village. Taranto
FunWalls and BastionsThe walls that protected Otranto are a wonderful example of military
architecture, today kingdom of art and nightlife. Otranto
FunPiazza del PopoloSpecchia's large square is the heart of the ancient village overlooked by
the Protonobilissimo Risolo Palace. Specchia
FunPiazza della LibertàBetween past and present, ancient traces of history and modern commercial
activities, beats the heart of the White City. Ostuni
FunPiazza FontanaAn ancient trading crossroads and meeting place, Fontana Square is still
the beating heart of the city's commercial activities. Taranto
FunPiazza Giuseppe PisanelliIn Tricase's historic center, Piazza Giuseppe Pisanelli raises the curtain
on the princely Gallone Castle and the baroque Church of San Domenico. Tricase
FunPiazza Maria ImmacolataMaria Immacolata Square is the beating heart of the new city from which the
lively Aquino and Palma streets originate. Taranto
FunPiazza Mazzini e Via TrincheseThe modern part of downtown Lecce includes Via Trinchese and Piazza
Mazzini, the commercial heart of the city with a 'high concentration of
stores and catering establishments. Lecce
FunPiazza Pompeo ColonnaA small green corner of Ugento, Piazza Pompeo Colonna guards an artistic
fountain with mosaic decorations in the shade of its palm trees. Ugento
FunPiazza SalandraIn the heart of the historic center of Nardò, Piazza Salandra has always
been a meeting place par excellence and fascinates visitors with its
beautiful architecture. Nardò
FunPiazza San VincenzoRecently renovated, Piazza San Vincenzo stands in the historic heart of
Ugento where the neoclassical elevation of the cathedral and the Torre dell
'Orologio (Clock Tower) face each other. Ugento
FunPiazza Sant’OronzoOne of the most beautiful squares in Puglia tells thousands of years of
history with the Roman Amphitheatre, the column of Sant 'Oronzo, the
sixteenth-century Sedile and the fascist architecture of the Palazzo
… Lecce
FunPiazza Umberto IEmbraced by historic buildings and watched over by the 18th-century clock
tower, Piazza Umberto I is the beating heart of town life in Francavilla
Fontana. Francavilla Fontana
FunPiazza Vittorio EmanueleThe musicality of the architecture and the spontaneity of the encounters
characterize what in Cisternino in the winter is a quiet square and during
the summer becomes a busy meeting place. Cisternino
FunThe Ceramics BoroughThe Ceramics Borough takes the lower part of the Grottaglie, comprising
around 50 artisans’ workshops, some of which are literally excavated inside
the rocks. Grottaglie
FunVia PalmieriIn the historic center of Lecce, via Palmieri connects Porta Napoli with
piazza Duomo for a walk full of baroque and shopping. Lecce- FunMunicipal PavilionIn the greenery of the Selva di Fasano is a 'meeting place that combines the beauty of the place, attractive events, a dash of glamour and fun. Fasano
- FunLungomare GalileiThe Galilei Promenade runs along the entire northwest side of the city and in summer is the evening promenade for tourists and Gallipolians alike. Gallipoli
- FunPiazza della RepubblicaA safe and secure cottage adjacent to St. Antonio's Church in Fasano offers benches, coolness in the greenery and even free wi-fi network. Fasano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)