A tour of history that starts in Maglie, with a visit to the Palaeontology Museum, with paleontological and prehistoric archaeology exhibits on the Pleistocene epoch in the Otranto area, which allows visitors to retrace Salento’s ancient history. Inside the museum you will also be able to see a multimedia show on the history of Grotta dei Cervi (Cave of the Deers) in Porto Badisco, which dates back to over four thousand years ago and hosts inscriptions from the Neolithic age, engraved in the guano and red ochre. Next stop, Muro Leccese, an ancient town of Messapic origin, where you walk through the historic centre and marvel at the beautiful small byzantine Church of Santa Marina, with a series of frescoes devoted to Saint Nicholas. You will also visit the Borgo Terra Museum inside Palazzo del Principe, which traces the town’s history through to the Middle Ages, with panels, archaeological artefacts and a film.
Type
Walking
Type of itinerary
History, arts tour
Target of reference
Primary Schools Secondary Schools
Best time to organise your trip
March - April - May - June - September - October
Duration
One day
Accessibility
Partially accessible
The Palaeontology Museum in Maglie is accessible to differently abled visitors. The Borgo Terra Museum is accessible except for its basement.
Useful informations
We reccomend wearing comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, a cap to protect from harmful sun rays and a pocket rain jacket; Bring bottled water. We recommend bringing a camera.
Sources: Progetto Interregionale di Sviluppo Turistico - Valorizzazione del turismo Scolastico e Giovanile - Iris Soc. Coop. Updated on: 25/05/2011
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