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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Museums and theatresAquario del SalentoA 250-square-meter indoor and 800-square-meter outdoor exhibition space
with 23 seawater tanks all to be discovered. Nardò
Museums and theatresState Archives of LecceEstablished in 1812 under the name of Provincial Archive of Terra
d'Otranto, it started operating only after about twenty years Lecce
Museums and theatresGallipoli Public LibraryGallipoli's library is one of the oldest and richest in the entire Salento
area, and it is located in a historic building of great value. Gallipoli
Museums and theatresProvincial Library “Nicola Bernardini” - Convitto PalmieriIn Lecce's historic center, the Nicola Bernardini Provincial Library is the
beating heart of Salento culture. Lecce
Museums and theatresProvincial Library of Brindisi - “Mediaporto”Brindisi's busiest library holds more than 120,000 volumes, plus a
'newspaper library, a media library and an auditorium for cultural and
musical events. Brindisi
Museums and theatresCasa del turista - History Digital LibraryThe landmark for tourists who have landed in Brindisi stands in a700
palace, shrouded in the secrets of the monastic orders of chivalry. Brindisi
Museums and theatresHouse-Museum of Peasant Civilization and Griko CultureThemed rooms, objects of rural culture, and archeological testimonies
abound in the halls of the House-museum of Peasant Civilization and Grika
Culture in Calimera. Calimera
Museums and theatresSpada Collection of Ancient Musical InstrumentsMusic is the centerpiece of the collection created by Francesco Spada in
Lecce, which also includes a well-stocked specialized library. Lecce
Museums and theatresConvento di Sant'Antonio da Padova in FulgenzioThe Convent of Sant’Antonio da Padova, along with the adjacent Palazzo
Fulgenzio della Monica, is a place of devotion and art in the city center. Lecce
Museums and theatresCrypt of the MummiesThe 16th-century oratory below Oria's most important church is the eternal
home of mummified corpses. Oria
Museums and theatresThe Ecomuseum of the Lecce stoneThe golden Lecce stone which gives life to villas, palaces and churches is
extracted in the quarries of Cursi Cursi
Museums and theatresThe Urban EcomuseumSensorial experiences are the centerpiece of the ecomuseum: amid workshops
of traditional cuisine and outdoor trips to discover medicinal herbs Botrugno
Museums and theatresEx Convento degli OlivetaniA wonderful and peaceful corner of art and culture, in the heart of Lecce. Lecce
Museums and theatresMAPRI - Provincial Archaeological Museum ''Francesco Ribezzo''Brindisi's museum is a treasure trove of archaeological gems, featuring a
section dedicated to underwater archaeology and a rich collection of
ceramics. Brindisi
Museums and theatresMudi - Taranto Diocesan MuseumThe Mudi takes the visitor on a journey of dicovering the religious history
of the province through precious paintings, relics and liturgical
furniture. Taranto
Museums and theatresMUMA - Museum of Maiolica of LaterzaLocated in the Marchesale palace of Laterza,the majolica museum preserves
precious treasures of Laertina's artisan memory and ceramic art, which have
been handed down for centuries. Laterza
Museums and theatresMusa - Historical Archaeological Museum of the University of SalentoThrough reconstructions, artifacts, and video contributions, the Musa of
Lecce tells the story of the ancient roots of the Salento territory. Lecce
Museums and theatresMuseum \"Ugo Granafei\"The museum in the Norman Swabian Castle in Mesagne is home to some
interesting archaeological finds including a numismatic collection and a
lapidarium. Mesagne
Museums and theatresMuseum of Archaeology for ChildrenThe evolution of prehistory is the core focus of the Archeological Museum
of the Young in Nardò, which uses experimental archaeology techniques to
reconstruct fascinating objects used by early humans. Nardò
Museums and theatresMuseum of the Messapian CivilizationAs you walk through the exhibits the Archaeological Museum of Messapian
Civilization in Poggiardo reveals numerous artifacts from the peak period
of development of ancient Vaste. Poggiardo
Museums and theatresArcheological Museum FaggianoFrom the Messapian period to the ancient Romans, and continuing through the
medieval era and the 18th century, the Faggiano Museum unveils over 2.500
years of history in the heart of ancient Lupiae. Lecce
Museums and theatresCivic MuseumAn interesting collection of archaeological artifacts housed in the ancient
Ducal Palace of Villa Castelli outlines the characteristics of the Pezza
Petrosa Magno- Greek necropolis. Villa Castelli
Museums and theatresCivic Museum “Antonio Lazzari”Castro's Aragonese Castle houses the Civic Museum named after speleologist
Antonio Lazzari, where an archaeological collection can be admired. Castro
Museums and theatresCivic Museum “Emanuele Barba” and Coppola Collection HallPaintings, archaeological finds, ceramics and furnishings, the Gallipoli
Civic Museum tells the story of Salento in its diverse and fascinating
facets. Gallipoli
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