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THE MESSAPIANS

visit the land of the messapians

Located in the southern part of Apulia in Italy, it is named after Messapo, a Greek hero. The Messapians were an ancient population settled in the Salento peninsula (8th century B.C.) and their name means ‘people between two seas’. Discover the experiences this fascinating land offers between ancient history and natural beauty.

The towns in the Messapians Land

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Latiano

Cellino San Marco

Torchiarolo

To see...

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Rural church of Santa Cecilia

A small jewel that stands among fields and olive groves.

Macchia mediterranea of Cantagallo (scrub)

An area of outstanding natural beauty that offers breathtaking views.

Church of Santa Chiara

It houses the precious polychrome papier-mâché statues of the Stations of the Cross.

Itineraries...

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Via Appia

An itinerary along the Via Appia to discover the history and culture of the Land of the Messapi.

San Pancrazio Salentino

The urban itinerary to discover San Pancrazio Salentino.

Limitone dei Greci

The itinerary takes you on the discovery of the area of Limitone dei Greci, a mythical border [...]