Galatina, Baroque City Of Salento. Lecce, Puglia, Italy Editorial Image

Salento, Puglia, is home to many attractions and Galatina, in the province of Lecce, called “the heart or navel of Salento”, is no exception. This town was awarded the title of “City” in 1793 by Ferdinand IV, King of Naples it is part of the National Association of Wine Cities and is also a City of Art. The Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, declared a national monument in the second half of the 19th century, is a prominent element, as are the ancient dwellings, small squares, alleys and courtyards. The Historic Center of Galatina can be considered an “Open-air Museum”. Galatina boasts a long and varied history and culture with a series of churches of remarkable beauty including the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, an important point of reference at a national and international level. The historic center of Galatina is characterized by streets paved with basoli that lead to squares, courtyards and palaces in which the lives of the common people and nobility intertwined. Every corner of the historic center has references to the Baroque, to the art and culture of other times