Calm place in Ugento with benches, trees, and a historic building in the background, under a sunny sky.
Neoclassical facade of the Saint John the Baptist church in Ugento, characterized by its majestic columns and stone architecture.
Colorful carousel set up in a square in Ugento, evoking childhood memories and family fun.

Ugento

Historic village with a magnificent coastline, famous for its beaches and Messapian heritage.

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Nature, art, and history are the founding pillars of Ugento, one of the most beautiful villages in the region. This small town will allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture and discover the beauties of an unspoiled and timeless village that will literally leave you speechless.

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Ancient Greek vase illustrating a scene of dance and music, exhibited at the Colosso Museum.
Three antique ceramic jars displayed at the Colosso Museum, illustrating the traditional craftsmanship of the era.

Colosso Museum

  • Museum
  • History

Inside the Colosso Palace, the museum houses one of the rare historical collections of the Apulia region. The exhibitions consist of 794 discoveries made in Ugento and its territory in the 19th century. The artifacts generally range from the 6th century BC to the early Middle Ages, as well as examples from the modern era such as armor and weapons, cannon projectiles, and more.

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  • Beach
  • Swimming
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  • Nature

Located outside the municipality of Ugento, on the southern coast, the area also includes a natural park of 1,600 hectares.

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Facade of the Diocesan Museum with detailed statues and columns at dusk, highlighting its historical architecture.
Statue of Saint Joseph holding the Child Jesus, displayed at the Diocesan Museum, highlighting regional sacred art.
Corridor of the Diocesan Museum with 16th-century religious frescoes, illustrating captivating biblical scenes.

Diocesan Museum

  • Museum
  • Arts

The Museum houses some of the most beautiful art treasures found in the Cathedral and in the other Churches of the Diocese.

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Exhibition of archaeological remains at the New Archaeological Museum, highlighting local history through artifacts.
Human skeleton discovered at the New Archaeological Museum, accompanied by an artistic illustration of the scene.
Bronze statue of a young man standing at the New Archaeological Museum, illustrating ancient art.

New Archaeological Museum

  • Museum
  • History

A rich archaeological collection, notably the Tomb of the Athlete: an important historical and artistic discovery, one of the most monumental found in the region of Ugento in 1970 during construction work. It is a semi-chamber tomb embedded in the clay embankment with a double-pitched roof; inside, the walls are decorated with patterns of red and blue festoons, with a series of garlands from which groups of wavy ribbons and small animals hang down.

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