Is it really possible to see elephants in Salento? You won’t believe it but it’s absolutely true! It is possible to observe them freely in the so-called “Valley of the Elephants“, near the Crypt of San Pantaleone on the Fano […]
Visit an old local cheese factory! You will experience all the activity of the farm: from grazing the sheep in the meadows to the production of tasty fresh cheeses, with the inevitable final tasting. But if you want to become […]
The silence and stillness in which Corte Manfredi is immersed make it a perfect place to regenerate body, mind and spirit and to carve out moments of relaxation during your stay. At the courtyard and our terraces, guests can benefit […]
A small course to discover the secrets of ancient Salento cuisine! Starting from the dough with water and ancient grains, we learn the preparation techniques of the typical Salento homemade pasta (orecchiette, “minchiareddrhi”). Several options are possible: Cooking Class – […]
Specchia is a small village included in the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy. A place that is really worth visiting for those looking for an itinerary that describes the beauty of Salento’s antiquity. Specchia is a very […]
Presicce is a wonderful village in the lower Salento, a mosaic of churches and stately buildings that adorn the historic center, alternating with the humble residences of the Court Houses and the underground oil mills. The tour consists of a […]
The tour in fiat 500 includes a journey of about two hours to discover some characteristic villages near Alessano. Furthermore, for the same duration, it is possible to take advantage of some beautiful fiat 500 even for small private trips. […]
A tour to discover the village of Alessano. Departing from Piazza Don Tonino Bello, we will visit the Mother Church, former cathedral, and the nearby Don Tonino Bello house-museum, a constant destination for many pilgrims. Then, through via Alessio Comneno […]
Barrel vault Before describing the barrel vault, let’s talk about the Lecce stone. It is a solid and long-lasting stone, a material that was well suited to the construction techniques for creating ceilings with the vault technique. In the distant […]
Edge or square vault To understand what a corner or square vault is, you need to start from the stone. Lecce stone is a material that was well suited to construction techniques for the construction of ceilings with more complex […]
