Top Things to do in Salento
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Salento, Puglia
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Italy including Castello Aragonese, Masseria Li Veli, I Pastini, Cripta del Crocifisso, Cattedrale di Otranto, Basilica di Santa Croce, Duomo di Lecce, Cantine Due Palme, Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Nardo.
Restaurants in Salento
1. Castello Aragonese
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,825 reviews
Masterpiece of the Italian renaissance military architecture that shows important remains of almost three thousand years of history. Free guided tours every day at : 0930-11.30-14.00-16.00-18.00-20.00-22.30-24.00-1.30
Reviewed By Z6321DGgiuseppes - Milan, Italy
Beautiful & intersting Castle in Taranto with good sea wiew . I visited in August and I appreciated the kindness and competence of guide in this area Militar area of Italian Marine . I suggest the visit ????????????????
2. Masseria Li Veli
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Beautiful old masseria (local farm) restored with a preservative renovation and bringed back to a state of the art winery. Open daily for tours and tastings. We made great wines out of tipical indigenous grapes.
3. I Pastini
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5.0 based on 317 reviews
Reservation required...Discover the emotion of the long vinegrowing tradition of our territory, the spirit of rebirth by looking for our traces and origins. In the earth of the Valle d’Itria, 2 Km away from Locorotondo and Martina Franca, guided tour of the original house “Masseria”, built in 1700, the Winery “I Pàstini” and the most suggestive vineyards, such as the highquality autochthonous varieties Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano , Minutolo, Primitivo and Susumaniello soul of our wines that will be explained and tasted.
Reviewed By Compass45285460790 - Sydney, Australia
Did a wine tour of this winery and it was the best wine experience ever had. Tour through the vineyards plus old Trulli buildings on the property was amazing.Guide was informative and explained history of the property and winery.Tastings themselves were excellent quality wine accompanied with some light snacks.Purchased some cartons of wine and were received in perfect condition very quickly.Can highly recommend a visit to the winery and this area in general.
4. Cripta del Crocifisso
5. Cattedrale di Otranto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,301 reviews
Reviewed By liverpool1023 - London, United Kingdom
Easily one of the most interesting churches in the entire region. The early medieval floor mozaic based on a tree of life motif is incredible and is in fantastic condition.
6. Basilica di Santa Croce
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4.5 based on 2,258 reviews
Reviewed By GRS-SJS - Sebastopol, United States
Lecce is a true center piece of Baroque architecture. The Basilica a excellent example of this style. You really need to stand and study the building with your eyes as you would a piece of art.
7. Duomo di Lecce
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4.5 based on 2,562 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
One of the most impressive churches we visited during our long trip to Italy. A most impressive church both in the exterior structure and especially in the incredible richness of all the works of art that fill the interior space of this amazing church. Very impressive and highly recommended.
8. Cantine Due Palme
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By F4691QAbrunos - Leiden, The Netherlands
Angelo gave us an awesome tour. We have learned a lot and was nice to see the production process. After we had a nice tasting with good wines and food.
9. Museo Nazionale Archeologico
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4.5 based on 1,219 reviews
The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto is ones of the most important in Italy and was founded in 1887. The Museum is located from the beginning in a building named as Convent of S. Pasquale or of the Alcantarini monks, erected in mid-18th century. The structure has been expanded during the 20th century by the erection of the Northern wing, named Ala Ceschi. On the 29 July 2016 was opened the second floor. The MArTA in his magnificent new look HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE PUBLIC!. It's a leap into history: a story of Taranto and the territory. The new exhibition traces the history of men and women from the Paleolithic until the IV century B.C; completing the exhibition of the first floor of the museum
Reviewed By SomiLondon - Kew, United Kingdom
A cut above many in Italy. Tells a great story, beautifully laid out, very well written descriptions of the wonderful treasures in both Italian and first class English. Well worth a visit. Currently online timed booking only though they also sold tickets at the desk as not busy.
10. Nardo
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4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By ta7cho - Brussels, Belgium
Nice city to pass by ! We passed by Nardò, and we enjoyed the walk around the old city ! People were also nice and helpful
