Giurdignano
Italy
Then we'll reach Giurdignano, main megalithic centre of Salento due to the many dolmens and menhirs, first evidence of human presence in the area.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Giurdignano, a village of 1,900 inhabitants located in the Salento territory, just a few kilometers from Otranto. As we stand here, we are in a place justifiably described as the 'Italian Megalithic Garden.' This town…
Listen in the app2Piazza Municipio and the Spire of San Rocco
The heart of Giurdignano's historic center is Piazza Municipio, a square surrounded by houses and town palaces that reflect the economic growth of the 18th century. Standing prominently in the center is the Baroque spire, or…
Listen in the app3The Parish Church and the Transfiguration
Overlooking Piazza Municipio is the Parish Church, built during the 18th century. The facade is a masterpiece of Salentine architecture, characterized by its 'opulent stuccos' and 'vibrant colors.' The three statues that surmount…
Listen in the app4The Baronial Palace (Palazzo Alfarano-Capece)
The Baronial Palace of Giurdignano represents the 'heritage of aristocratic power' of the Alfarano-Capece family, who were the lords of the place from the 18th century until the end of the feudal system. The massive structure is…
Listen in the app5Trappitello del Duca: The Underground Oil Mill
A few minutes' walk from the historic center brings us to one of Giurdignano's most fascinating sites: the Trappitello del Duca, an underground oil mill (frantoio ipogeo). Constructed in 1518 and active until the 1940s, this mill…
Listen in the app6The Crypt of San Salvatore
On the southern outskirts of the historic center, we find the Crypt of San Salvatore, a 'Byzantine religious underground building' of extraordinary beauty. Carved entirely into the tufa rock, the crypt dates back to the 8th…
Listen in the app7The Megalithic Garden: Menhir San Paolo
Our journey through Giurdignano culminates at one of its most iconic sites: the Menhir San Paolo and its associated crypt. This site perfectly 'unites the megalithic world with religious devotion.' The menhir is a tall, slender…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of Giurdignano, the 'Italian Megalithic Garden,' comes to an end back in the heart of the ancient village. We have traversed the 'Baroque splendor' of Piazza Municipio, descended into the 'underground soul' of the…
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What is Giurdignano?
Giurdignano is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.1210, 18.4314 |
| Last updated |