Beyond the beaches and the sea that make Salento‘s panoramas an extraordinary paradise with an exotic charm, this land hides secret places that tell of precious artistic and architectural testimonies, as well. The “underground” Salento is a tour to discover the hidden places of Salento. Read here to find out more.
The crypt of the Cathedral in Lecce
Composed of three large naves, with a Greek cross plan and small cross vaults on the ceiling, the Crypt rests on 92 columns at the top of which finely decorated capitals can be admired. The crypt has typical features of the style of the original structure built by the Normans in the fourteenth century at the behest of Bishop Roberto Volturio.
Lecce
Salento capital, Lecce is above all the city of the Baroque where the architectural style permeates the entire old town with its palaces, churches and monuments. Do not miss the central square (Piazza Sant’Oronzo) with the column dedicated to the Patron Saint and the “Sedile”. The Basilica of Santa Croce and the Cathedral are enchanting. In addition to culture and art, the city is a beating heart thanks to the numerous events and nightlife.
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