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Things to do in Taurisano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Taurisano Italy. If you’are planning to visit Taurisano for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Taurisano and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Taurisano and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Taurisano

Ugento (6 Km)

Museo Civico Archeologico "S. Zecca"

The “S. Mint” Civic Archaeological Museum is spread over two floors and welcomes rich testimonies and materials of Paleontology and Messapian civilization of the area. The most important work is represented by a faithful copy of the famous statue of Zeus, found in the 1960s in Ugento.

Ugento (11 Km)

Spiaggia Lido sabbioso

Ugento (12 Km)

Torre Mozza Diroccato

The Mozza Tower is located in the town of Salento in the province of Lecce. The building was built in the 16th century on commission of King Charles V. During World War II, the tower was used by soldiers as a machine gun station. Over the years, this was restored.

Tricase (12 Km)

Castello di Tutino

The Castle of Tutino was built in 1580, by Don Luigi Trane. Originally, the castle had nine towers, of which today only five are left. Currently, the best preserved part is the back, the one facing east. The structure passed into the hands of several owners, the last were the Caputo, who allocated space for tobacco processing until the sixties of the last century.

Salve (13 Km)

Chiesa Madre di San Nicola Magno

The Mother Church of St. Nicholas the Great dates back to the 6th century; restored and expanded for the first time between 1577 and 1593, it assumed its present appearance in 1672. It was most likely built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to the god Janus, the ancient church, dedicated to SS. Salvatore, corresponds to the portion of the span that currently precedes the high altar.

Salve (13 Km)

Masseria del Fano

The farm of Fano stands at the top of the eastern side of the Canal, a short distance from the archaeological site of the “Chiusa”. It dominates the entire area and offers panoramic views across the surrounding area.

Parabita (13 Km)

Quadreria "E. Giannelli"

The “E. Giannelli” Quadreria is located within the rooms of Palazzo Ferrari. The museum exhibits forty-three paintings and ten sculptures. The works belong to various authors such as Vincenzo Caprile, Giuseppe Costa, Ennio Marzano, Camillo Miola etc. in this collection are located some beautiful canvases belonging to Giannelli, where they come represented the marinas of the Gulf of Naples and Salento.

Salve (13 Km)

Cappella di Sant'Anna

The chapel of Sant'Anna, built in the late 18th century by the Alemanno family, is located on the road that connects the town to the marina of Pescoluse. It is characterized by the simple architectural lines typical of rural buildings. Inside you can admire an interesting fresco depicting Sant'Anna.

Parabita (13 Km)

Museo del Vino

The Wine Museum is located inside a millstone, built towards the end of the nineteenth century in the historic center of Parabita. The exhibition traces, through instruments and ancient objects, the cycle of wine production. You can then admire demijohns, barrels, furates, bascules and other numerous tools that are useful in winemaking.

Salve (13 Km)

Chiesa di Santu Lasi

The Church of San Biagio, locally known by the name of Santu Lasi, has a sober facade, with central portal and window, on which the coat of arms of the municipality of Salve is carved. The interior houses a stone statue of San Biagio and frescoes from various eras.

Salve (13 Km)

Cappella del S.S.Crocifisso

The Chapel of the SS Crucifix was built in 1593 by Don Ferrante Delli Falconi. This is characterized by its sober architectural lines, typical of rural religious buildings. Currently, the chapel is completely bare inside.

Salve (13 Km)

Villaggio Protoappenninico di Spigolizzi

The ProtoApennine Village of Spigolizzi was created In the 15th century to defend itself against the attacks of the Turks. The Salvesi built a small but well-equipped Fortilizio, thanks to which they valiantly resisted the assaults of the Barbarian privateers.

Salve (13 Km)

Chiesa di Sant’Antonio da Padova

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua was built in the second half of the twentieth century, expanding the ancient chapel of Santa Maria. The facade, in Lecce stone, has a round arch entrance surmounted by a central rose window and a large cross. The interior houses two frescoes from the second half of the sixteenth century representing the Annunciation and the Last Judgment.

Salve (13 Km)

Torre Pali Diroccato

Torre Pali is one of the numerous coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century by Charles V to defend the Salento territory from the invasions of the Saracen pirates. At the time of construction, the tower was on the mainland, but due to coastal erosion, it is now completely surrounded by sea waters.

Collepasso (14 Km)

Castello Baronale

The building was built at the end of 1500, by the will of Baron Pietro Barone Massa. Currently, the building is owned by the Municipality.

Alessano (14 Km)

Castello di Montesardo

The castle was built between the 15th and 16th century and is located in the oldest part of the country. The building underwent several transformations, it was first purchased by the Romasi barons, then, at a later time by the Vocationist Fathers. It is currently used as a nursing home for the elderly.

Tricase (14 Km)

La Quercia Vallonea

The Quercia Vallonea di Tricase is located in the beautiful area of Salento. He is 600 years old and is among the oldest specimens in Europe. Various stories and legends were born around the oak tree. It is one of the places of particular interest for tourists visiting this area.

Barbarano del Capo (14 Km)

Leuca Piccola

Leuca Piccola is a historical monument that belongs to the period between 1685 and 1709. It was used by pilgrims to celebrate the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Leuca. In 1988 the building was restored by the Municipal Administration whose main purpose was to protect many details such as the frescoes that decorate the entire monument.

Salve (14 Km)

Spiaggia di Pescoluse

Andrano (15 Km)

Castello Spinola

The Spinola Castle dates back to the 13th century and over the years it was modified, according to the needs of the period. It is the typical example of military architecture, as it was fortified several times, but inside you can see many Baroque elements of the '700. Today it is owned by the Municipality of Andrano and headquarters of “Costa Otranto”, the Regional Natural Park.

Morciano di Leuca (15 Km)

Grotta Porcinara

The Porcinara Grotto is a non-natural cave in which a wall structure has been found. It is divided into three large rooms and on the walls there are Greek or Latin epigraphic testimonies that address Jupiter or the goddess of Fortune. The Porcinara cave can be accessed on land through a path or by sea through steps carved in the rock.

Morciano di Leuca (15 Km)

Castello di Morciano

The construction of the castle of Morciano di Leuca was wanted by Gualtieri VI of Brienne. Its realization dates back to the first half of the fourteenth century. It is a sturdy structure, equipped with high walls and four towers arranged at the corners with a quadrangular shape. In the large courtyard, inside the castle, you can glimpse the premises of the various floors.

Lecce (15 Km)

Torre Rinalda

This tower was built in the sixteenth century by the Spanish to defend Salento from the infamous Saracen pirates. The state of conservation is very bad as the top is completely destroyed and you can see only two windows that were used as louvers. The Salento seaside resort also took its name from the tower.

Morciano di Leuca (15 Km)

Torre Vado

The Vado Tower was erected in the 16th century by Charles V, for reasons of defending the Salento territory from the invasion of pirates. The tower has an access staircase and is divided on two floors with slits on the top.

Gallipoli (16 Km)

Torre Suda

Torre Suda was built around the 16th century and its name comes from the fact that the tower, after having stopped military functions, was used as a water cistern for the inhabitants of Gallipoli. The Tower after the breathability seemed to sweat, hence the name. From this tower, the homonymous location was also named, which is a popular destination for many tourists during the summer.

Castrignano del Capo (16 Km)

Castello di Giuliano

Giuliano Castle is a building from the sixteenth century. The latter is a splendid example of a feudal castle of Salento. Even today it maintains some characteristic elements, such as the moat, a masonry bridge and the wall all around. Fortunately, it is still in good condition, damaged only in small parts and is open to the public.

Tricase (16 Km)

Spiaggia Marina Serra

Andrano (16 Km)

Masseria del Mito

The Masseria, located between Tricase and Andrano, was established in the plant of the Abbey of Santa Maria del Mito, which dates back to the 8th century. She took this function only in the '600, because of the problems she had, which forced her, later, to be desecrated. The building was badly damaged by the Turks, and as a result, today only the remaining ruins of the original plant can be admired.

Andrano (16 Km)

Torre Sasso Diroccato

The Torre del Sasso, also known as the “Tower of the Myth”, was built in the 16th century. This is a typical example of military architecture, built for defensive reasons. At the time, he had a system of cannons to warn the inhabitants of the surrounding areas in the event of danger. Currently, only the ruins are left, positioned more than 100 m above sea level.

Tricase (16 Km)

Torre di Palane

The Palane Tower, 15 meters high, is part of the system of the watchtowers of the Salento peninsula. The structure was built in the 16th century, and has a plan with a pyramidal trunk, built with sandstone blocks.

Andrano (16 Km)

Torre di Andrano ruderi

The tower is of sixteenth-century origins and is located near the coastal area. In fact, we are talking only about what has remained from the original construction: a truncated conical structure, which at the time connected the north side with the south side.

Gallipoli (17 Km)

Torre del Pizzo

Diso (17 Km)

Torre Lupo

The Lupo Tower is located about 105 meters above sea level, and was built at the end of the fifteenth century for reasons of defence against the Saracen attacks. The tower has a cylindrical shape, and is 7 meters high. Until 1986 the structure was in total abandonment, later it became private property. However, it is currently in a very bad state of preservation.

Gallipoli (18 Km)

Spiaggia Cotriero Beach

Gagliano del Capo (18 Km)

Canalone del Ciolo

Gagliano del Capo (18 Km)

Chiesa Matrice di Gagliano del Capo

Gallipoli (18 Km)

Spiaggia Baia del Pizzo

Castrignano del Capo (18 Km)

Torre di Salignano

The Tower of Salignano is located in the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, in Puglia. The building was built in 1550, for reasons of defense against pirate attacks. It has a circular structure, fifteen meters high and twenty meters wide. Recently, it has been refurbished and is used for various cultural activities.

Gallipoli (19 Km)

Parco naturale regionale Isola di S.Andrea e litorale di Punta Pizzo

the Natural Park of Punta Pizzo Island of Sant'Andrea is located in the municipality of Gallipoli and covers an area of 685 Hectares, starting from the island of Sant'Andrea up to the suggestive coast of Punta Pizzo including the magnificent coastal stretch of Punta della Suina.

Other attractions in Taurisano

Museums

Museo Archeologico di Vereto - MAV

Beaches

Spiaggia Seno dell'acquaviva

Beaches

Spiaggia AcquaViva sorgente di acqua in mare

Castles, palaces and mansions

Pal.Baronale

Beaches

Spiaggia Promontorio di novaglie

Museums

Museo della Civiltà Messapica

Are you looking for other ideas for sleeping in Taurisano?

Villa Vacanze Paradiso

Neviano (18 Km) - S.P. Neviano - Tuglie

e-mail www +39836610455

B&B CONTRADA VIVA

Cutrofiano (18 Km) - Via Collepasso Snc

e-mail www +393497537874

In the heart of Salento, Contrada Viva B & B is a mediterranean countryhouse completely dipped into the green countryside. Contrada Viva B & B is the ideal place for those who want to discover and appreciate the natural and artistic beauties of Salento, whose colours and relishes are strong and delightful.