Nardò
In the eyes of a visitor, Nardò’s old town may look like anexquisiteornate wedding cake, thanks to the “mascarons”, “putti” and acanthus leaves decorations, typical of the Baroque style. It is acity where 17th century churches, a majestic cathedral, elegant buildings and a castle, turned into anaristocratic residence, follow one another. The town meeting place is Piazza Salandra, acknowledged as one of the lovliest squares in Italy.
Itinerary:
Cathedral, San Domenico Church, Castle, Piazza Salandra (with the famous column built after the 1743 earthquake, the Sedile and the Town Hall), San Giuseppe Church
Duration: 2 hours
Tip: You can add the Visit to the Museo del Mare Antico in Nardò or Hiking in Park
Portoselvaggio e Palude del Capitano for a full dayitinerary.