{"id":41974,"date":"2023-05-31T14:44:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T14:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/giuggianello-history-what-to-see-restaurants-and-the-sea-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-03-08T12:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T12:41:50","slug":"giuggianello-history-what-to-see-restaurants-and-the-sea-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/giuggianello-history-what-to-see-restaurants-and-the-sea-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Giuggianello: history, what to see, restaurants and the sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Giuggianello<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a small and charming town located in the south-eastern part of <\/span><b>Salento<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in<\/span><b> province of Lecce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Framed by beautiful countryside and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, Giuggianello is a hidden gem that offers visitors an <\/span><b>authentic experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a lovely atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country is also known for its<\/span><b> folk traditions and festivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which celebrate the Salento culture and offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of the local community. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its<\/span><b> rural beauty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Giuggianello is also <\/span> <b>strategically located<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for exploring <\/span><b>beautiful beaches and historic towns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surrounding. In this article you will discover its <\/span><b>history, origins, things to see and do, where to eat and where to go to the beach nearby.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sXETDpCO6no\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>History of Giuggianello<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giuggianello, an <\/span><b>ancient settlement inhabited since the Neolithic period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preserves&lt;\/ span&gt;<b> significant archaeological evidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as the<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cave of the Madonna della Serra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">megalithic monuments scattered in the surrounding countryside <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In its surroundings there were the medieval farmhouses of Quattro Macine and Polisano, of which only a few traces remain today. The hamlet of Giuggianello, which originated in the 9th century after the destruction of Muro Leccese by the Saracens in 924, saw the arrival of refugees from Murcia, causing a considerable increase in population. In 1192, with the arrival of the Normans, the farmhouse was incorporated into the County of Lecce and subsequently passed under the control of the Principality of Taranto. In 1434, under the government of Giovanni Antonio Orsini Del Balzo, Giuggianello obtained the privilege of delimiting its fief from the neighboring towns. Over the centuries, various feudal lords fought for control of the feud, including the Martino, the Basurto, the Guarini and the Veris. In 1641, Giovan Battista Lubelli bought the feud and obtained the title of Baron. In 1749, with the extinction of the Lubelli family, the feud passed to the Regio Fisco and was subsequently acquired by the Church of Otranto, which controlled it until the abolition of feudalism in 1806. In 1827, Giuggianello was a small agricultural town with a population of about 600 inhabitants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where is Giuggianello?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>municipality of Giuggianello <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is located in the part <\/span>&lt; b&gt;south-eastern<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Salento peninsula and extends over an area of \u200b\u200b10.06 km\u00b2, with an elongated shape in an east-south-west direction.&lt; \/span&gt;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giuggianello is located less than 37 km from<\/span><b> Lecce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 14 km from <\/span><b>Otranto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 41 km from<\/span><b> Gallipoli<\/b><span style=\"font -weight: 400;\"> and from <\/span><b>Santa Maria di Leuca<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It borders to the north with <\/span><b>Palmariggi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the east with <\/span><b>Giurdignano<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Minervino di Lecce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the south with<\/span><b> Poggiardo&lt;\/ b&gt;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the southwest with <\/span><b>Sanarica <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and to the west with &lt; \/span&gt;<b>Muro Leccese<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35403\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35403\" style=\"width: 1152px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Piazza_degli_Eroi_Giuggianello_nuova.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza_degli_Eroi_Giuggianello_(nuova)\" width=\"1152\" height=\"864\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto by Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>What to see in Giuggianello?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its small size, <strong>Giuggianello<\/strong> offers various<\/span><b> attractions and places of interest to visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some<\/span><b> things to see in Giuggianello<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is an 18th-century church built on the site of an earlier building. It is characterized by a facade in Lecce stone and contains altars dedicated to various saints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of the Madonna Assunta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dating back to the 16th century, this church was modified in 1782. It is also known as Church of the Madonna dei Poveri and has a simple fa\u00e7ade with an architraved portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of the Madonna della Serra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Renovated in 1615, this church is located in an interesting place from the point of view landscape and archaeology. It is surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and near it there are a Neolithic cave and the remains of a Messapian tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crypt of San Giovanni Battista<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This crypt dates back to the X-XI century and is of Byzantine origin. It is carved into the limestone rock and contains frescoes and an altar dedicated to St. John the Baptist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35401\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1024px-Cripta_bizantina_di_San_Giovanni_Giuggianello.jpg\" alt=\"Cripta_bizantina_di_San_Giovanni_Giuggianello\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto by Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Palazzo Frisari-Bozzi Colonna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An example of extra-urban architecture, this palace was built in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has an austere facade and inside there are noble rooms decorated with mythological scenes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Palazzo Pirtoli<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This palace dates back to the first decades of the 19th century and is characterized by a neoclassical facade. Inside there are large rooms with frescoes and barrel vaults.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hypogean oil mill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An underground oil mill dating back to the 18th century, it has an area of \u200b\u200b850 m\u00b2 and has storage rooms and a tank for the extraction of olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35402\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1024px-Frantoio_Ipogeo_Giuggianello.jpg\" alt=\"Frantoio_Ipogeo_Giuggianello\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto by Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Castello dei Lubelli<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Originally a defensive tower, it was later transformed into a castle in the 17th century. It has a monumental portal and a coat of arms of the Lubelli family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Archaeological sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Giuggianello is home to some megalithic monuments, including the menhirs of Polisano and Quattromacine, and the dolmens of Stabile and Hours. Furthermore, it is possible to admire the Massi della Vecchia, the Furticiddhu della Vecchia, the Letto della Vecchia and the Foot of Hercules. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35399\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dolmen-stabile-giuggianello.jpg\" alt=\"dolmen stabile giuggianello\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dolmen Stabile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The \u201cLa cutura\u201d Giuggianello botanical garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hosts a great variety of plant species from different parts of the world. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35400\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35400\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Giardino-roccioso-dallalto_small.jpg\" alt=\"la cutura orto botanico giuggianello\" width=\"1000\" height=\"707\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto di www.lacutura.it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Giuggianello botanical garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to focus in particular on the<\/span><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacutura.it\/\" target=\"_blank \" rel=\"noopener\"><b>\u201cla Cutura\u201d botanical park in Giuggianello<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the main attractions of the area and a place that definitely worth a visit. This extraordinary corner of paradise, born from stone and located in an old country estate built in the characteristic 19th century rural style, extends over an area of<\/span><b> 35 hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is famous for its large collection of rare plants, especially succulents and tropical plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside this enchanting garden, along the suggestive paths decorated with roses, between gardens of aromatic plants and flowerbeds of Mediterranean and medicinal plants, guests can admire a small lake inhabited by papyrus and water lilies, a rock garden, a citrus grove and a forest of holm oaks. An impressive attraction is a spacious greenhouse, which covers over 1000 square meters and houses over 2000 specimens of succulents from different parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, inside the park you will find a<\/span><b> restaurant called &#8220;Dejeuner sur l&#8217;Herbe&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers a simple and refined menu, a true hymn to culinary tradition with a touch of innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NC2fneO6CGA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Giuggianello mare<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although located inland, Giuggianello is not that far from the coast, especially from the Adriatic coast which is less than 15 km away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here are the beaches you can easily reach:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Castro Marina<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Located about 15 kilometers from Giuggianello, this area is characterized by<\/span><b> crystal clear waters and a rocky coast <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fascinating. It is surrounded by cliffs and offers a breathtaking panoramic view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Porto Badisco beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: About 20 kilometers from Giuggianello, this beach is famous for its natural beauty and its turquoise waters. It is a tiny and extremely suggestive bay, ideal for<\/span><b> snorkeling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and swimming among the rich marine fauna.<\/span>&lt;\/ li&gt;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Santa Cesarea Terme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Located about 22 kilometers from Giuggianello, it is famous for its <\/span>&lt; b&gt;thermal waters and the cliffs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that surround it. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy regenerating baths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bay of Porto Miggiano<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: About 25 kilometers from Giuggianello, this beach is characterized by a cove embraced by the high <\/span><b>overhanging rock and crystalline waters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Otranto beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: About 30 kilometers from Giuggianello, Otranto beach is loved for its clear waters and crystalline. It offers a wide range of tourist services and a lively atmosphere.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Giuggianello restaurants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are not many places <\/span><b>where to eat in Giuggianello<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the proposal it is undoubtedly of a high standard. Here you can appreciate the authentic Salento flavors and traditional dishes, in a relaxed and pleasant setting. Here are some places to try:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il F\u00f2llaro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriturismo Serra Vecchia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trattoria Il Palazzo Di Antonaci Andrea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizzeria Alba<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Piazza_degli_Eroi_Giuggianello_nuova.jpg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giuggianello is a small and charming town located in the south-eastern part of Salento, in province of Lecce. Framed by beautiful countryside and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, Giuggianello is a hidden gem that offers visitors an authentic experience and a lovely atmosphere. The country is also known for its folk traditions and festivals, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":41975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[93],"tags":[100],"class_list":["post-41974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-location-guides","tag-localita-en"],"acf":[],"acfml_non_translatable_locations":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}