Castello di Copertino
Fortified in 1430 by Count Tristano di Chiaramonte, redesigned by Evangelista Menga and completed in 1540 under Alfonso Castriota; quadrangular plan with four spear-shaped bastions.
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Les informations utiles à connaître avant ta visite.
🅿️ Parking
The historic center can be visited on foot. Park on the outskirts of the center and follow local signage (free or paid parking depending on the zones).
📅 April 1 to October 31 The historic center of Copertino is a ZTL zone monitored by cameras (only 1 access point: Via Margherita di Savoia / Piazza Umberto I). 📅 Monday to Friday Limited access from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM 📅 Weekends Limited access from Saturday 10:00 AM to Monday 6:00 AM 📅 November 1 to March 31 Monday to Friday Limited access from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM 📅 November 1 to March 31 Weekends Limited access from Saturday 10:00 AM to Sunday 12:00 AM ℹ️ Accommodation guests: 30-minute maximum stop for luggage, license plate must be registered by the host. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signs at the entrance of the zone to avoid fines.
Sant’Isidoro (Nardò), Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio
Distance : 14000
Active, historique, religieuse, viticole
One of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Salento, rich religious heritage linked to Saint Joseph of Copertino, and a recognized wine tradition (Copertino DOC).
Information non renseignée pour le moment.
Visit the castle, the Basilica Santa Maria ad Nives and the sanctuaries of San Giuseppe and Grottella, and enjoy Copertino wine tastings.
2 to 3 h — Quick visit | 4 to 5 h — Recommended visit | 1 day — Full visit
2 to 3 h — Quick visit | 4 to 5 h — Recommended visit | 1 day — Full visit
Les informations utiles pour organiser ton arrivée, tes déplacements et ton stationnement autour de cette destination.
From Lecce, it takes about 20 minutes (17 km).
Copertino station, on the Novoli–Gagliano del Capo line of the Ferrovie del Sud Est.
Schedules & tickets:
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Bus connections are available to Lecce, Porto Cesareo, and Gallipoli. See lines
Copertino, in Salento, is the birthplace of Saint Joseph of Copertino (1603-1663), a Franciscan friar known for his levitations, to whom a sanctuary is dedicated. Its quadrangular castle, completed in 1540 on an older fortress, is among the most massive in Puglia. The town also produces Copertino DOC, a red wine made from Negroamaro grapes. Finally, it is the hometown of Giuliano Sangiorgi, singer of Negramaro: a stop to connect religious history, wine, and architecture.
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Consulte la carte des bornes de recharge disponibles autour de cette destination.
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The historic center can be visited on foot. Park on the outskirts of the center and follow local signage (free or paid parking depending on the zones).
📅 April 1 to October 31 The historic center of Copertino is a ZTL zone monitored by cameras (only 1 access point: Via Margherita di Savoia / Piazza Umberto I). 📅 Monday to Friday Limited access from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM 📅 Weekends Limited access from Saturday 10:00 AM to Monday 6:00 AM 📅 November 1 to March 31 Monday to Friday Limited access from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM 📅 November 1 to March 31 Weekends Limited access from Saturday 10:00 AM to Sunday 12:00 AM ℹ️ Accommodation guests: 30-minute maximum stop for luggage, license plate must be registered by the host. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signs at the entrance of the zone to avoid fines.
Sant’Isidoro (Nardò), Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio
Distance : 14000
Active, historique, religieuse, viticole
One of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Salento, rich religious heritage linked to Saint Joseph of Copertino, and a recognized wine tradition (Copertino DOC).
Information non renseignée pour le moment.
Visit the castle, the Basilica Santa Maria ad Nives and the sanctuaries of San Giuseppe and Grottella, and enjoy Copertino wine tastings.
2 to 3 h — Quick visit | 4 to 5 h — Recommended visit | 1 day — Full visit
2 to 3 h — Quick visit | 4 to 5 h — Recommended visit | 1 day — Full visit
From Lecce, it takes about 20 minutes (17 km).
Copertino station, on the Novoli–Gagliano del Capo line of the Ferrovie del Sud Est.
Schedules & tickets:
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Bus connections are available to Lecce, Porto Cesareo, and Gallipoli. See lines
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Fortified in 1430 by Count Tristano di Chiaramonte, redesigned by Evangelista Menga and completed in 1540 under Alfonso Castriota; quadrangular plan with four spear-shaped bastions.
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Founded in 1088 by the Norman Count Godefroy, rededicated in 1235 to the Madonna delle Nevi, it is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city.
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Sanctuary built between 1753 and 1758, housing the relics of Saint Joseph of Copertino, the city's most famous son, known for his reported mystical levitations.
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16th-century sanctuary housing a Byzantine icon, site of many mystical experiences attributed to Saint Joseph of Copertino during his childhood.
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Convent founded between 1415 and 1417, where the young Joseph of Copertino is said to have received a miraculous healing.
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