Castellaneta
Ancient medieval village surrounded by ravines and canyons. Famous for being the birthplace of Rodolfo Valentino and for its dedicated museum.
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Jérémy, co-fondateur de Fleeps
Castellaneta is near Matera, on the border between Basilicata and Apulia. It is a good alternative between land and sea, an area somewhat neglected by tourists: Castellaneta deserves a stop.
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Jérémy, co-fondateur de Fleeps
Its historic center spans two levels. The upper floor impresses with its majestic buildings that one does not expect in a small village. The heart of the town is an explosion of elegance and beauty that should not be missed.
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Jérémy, co-fondateur de Fleeps
Castellaneta is a small town surrounded by a protected oasis in the province of Taranto: the ancient village is carved into the rock of the ravines, deep canyons that surround it.
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Castellaneta Marina
- Beach
- Swimming
The hamlet is located about 20 kilometers from Castellaneta, along the Ionian coast. It is made up almost exclusively of villas and hotels with purely tourist appeal.
Cathedral of Castellaneta
- Monument
- Church
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is one of the most significant testimonies of the history of art and spirituality of the city. The original church, which was likely built at the end of the year 1000, was replaced in the 14th century by a new grand construction in the typical Romanesque style of Apulia.
Church of San Domenico
- Monument
- Church
The church is in the shape of a Latin cross. It dates from the end of the 16th century and has seven chapels. On the high altar is a 17th-century painting of the Virgin of the Rosary. It also features paintings of the "Miracle of Soriano," "The Ecstasy of Saint Thomas," and "The Annunciation."