{"id":80338,"date":"2026-01-19T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/mesagne-the-heart-shaped-village-you-wouldnt-expect\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:52:00","slug":"mesagne-the-heart-shaped-village-you-wouldnt-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/mesagne-the-heart-shaped-village-you-wouldnt-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesagne: the heart-shaped village you wouldn&#8217;t expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between Brindisi and Ostuni there\u2019s a town many people skip \u2014 yet it has a historic center that <\/span><b>from above \u201clooks\u201d like a heart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a castle overlooking the main square, and exactly that atmosphere you\u2019re searching for when you want to breathe in Puglia without the background noise of mass tourism. We\u2019re talking about <\/span><b>Mesagne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a stop that often flies under the radar \u2014 and then, once you experience it, it stays with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide we take you into Mesagne with no fluff: <\/span><b>what\u2019s truly worth seeing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how to plan your visit, where to park without losing your mind (and what to know about ZTL\/limited traffic zones and pedestrian areas), and most importantly whether it makes sense to include it in your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why visit Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>The heart-shaped historic center<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just a figure of speech: Mesagne is often described as \u201cthe heart-shaped town\u201d because <\/span><b>the layout of its historic center resembles that silhouette<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But the point isn\u2019t geometry \u2014 it\u2019s how it feels to walk through it. Alleyways that tighten and suddenly open up, quiet courtyards, small open spaces that seem designed for a five-minute pause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then there\u2019s real life: the Mesagne you\u2019ll love is the one with conversations on doorsteps, kids playing as the heat fades, small shops, and the caf\u00e9s around the square. The vibe here is more everyday than \u201cpostcard-perfect\u201d \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly why it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A strategic location<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesagne is convenient. If you want to move between villages, art cities, and the coast without staying in the most expensive or crowded places, it\u2019s a smart base. In practice, you\u2019re about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>15 km from Brindisi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (airport and port)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>about 30 km from Ostuni<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>about 40\u201350 km from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/lecce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lecce<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (depending on the route)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>about 15 km from San Vito dei Normanni<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Authenticity vs. mass tourism<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Salento itineraries focus on the best-known destinations. Mesagne stays one step behind \u2014 and to us, that\u2019s its strength: fewer crowds, prices often more in line with the local area, and a center that doesn\u2019t feel built to entertain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, Mesagne is stepping up: alongside tradition you\u2019ll also find <\/span><b>modern places that are well done and genuinely good<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So don\u2019t expect a town \u201cfrozen in time\u201d: expect a living place, evolving without losing its identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to see in Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Norman Castle (with the \u201cUgo Granafei\u201d Museum of the Territory)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Castle is Mesagne\u2019s symbol and overlooks <\/span><b>Piazza Orsini del Balzo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We suggest starting here for one simple reason: it immediately gives you context. It\u2019s not just \u201ca castle for photos\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s also a place where you can understand the area\u2019s history without studying beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside you\u2019ll find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cultura.gov.it\/luogo\/museo-del-territorio-ugo-granafei-di-mesagne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Museum of the Territory \u201cUgo Granafei\u201d<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with archaeological finds that tell the story of the Messapian past and later phases, up to more recent times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practical info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ticket: around \u20ac2\u20133<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>opening hours vary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (season\/events) \u2192 always check the official <\/span><b>Municipality of Mesagne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website or institutional channels before you go<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">realistic visit time: <\/span><b>45\u201370 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (museum included, without rushing)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2) The Mother Church (All Saints \/ SS. Ognissanti)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just steps from the castle, the Mother Church completes the \u201cheart\u201d of the visit. It works as a stop because it lets you experience Baroque up close, without filters: an impressive fa\u00e7ade, richly decorated interiors, details you can appreciate even if you\u2019re not a church enthusiast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visit outside of Mass times and keep it quiet. It\u2019s a lived-in place \u2014 you can feel it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3) Porta Grande (and Porta Nuova): how to enter the old town \u201cthe right way\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porta Grande is one of the most recognizable gateways into the historic center: walking through it is the gesture that makes you feel you\u2019re crossing from \u201coutside\u201d to \u201cinside.\u201d From here you can follow a short stretch along the perimeter and then dive into the alleys \u2014 the best way to \u201cread\u201d Mesagne, first from the edge and then from the center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to visit smartly, use this entrance as your \u201cstarting point\u201d: it saves you unnecessary detours and drops you straight into the best part.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4) The historic center: the best part is what you don\u2019t plan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, Mesagne wins you over when you stop hunting for \u201cthe thing\u201d and start noticing \u201cthe way.\u201d Light-colored alleyways, inner courtyards, flowered balconies, unexpected details. Do this: pick a landmark (the castle or the main square) and then give yourself twenty minutes of aimless walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The most photogenic spots:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arches and courtyards in the center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">views that frame the castle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smaller squares, especially as the light shifts in late afternoon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you feel like getting your bearings, don\u2019t worry: Mesagne is compact. Even if you \u201cget lost,\u201d you\u2019ll find your way back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5) Church of Sant\u2019Anna<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find it right in the central area, tied to the square\u2019s daily life: from the outside it\u2019s one of those spots that adds character to Mesagne\u2019s core. If it\u2019s open, step inside \u2014 it\u2019s the kind of stop that, in ten minutes, can give you a detail, an atmosphere, a surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6) Piazza Orsini del Balzo<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the square where Mesagne tells its story. Castle on one side, churches and palaces on the other, caf\u00e9s and seating that turn it into a living room. It\u2019s the perfect place to set your pace: if you want to end the visit slowly, sit down and let time pass; if you want to keep exploring, from here you head back into alleys and courtyards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7) Underground olive mills: Mesagne\u2019s hidden side<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesagne preserves olive mills carved into the rock, the old \u201ctrappeti\u201d where oil was produced. The easiest one to include on a walk in the center is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/terradeimessapi.it\/frantoio-semi-ipogeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>semi-underground olive mill on Via Eugenio Santacesaria<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practical info (useful for planning):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indicative hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mon\u2013Fri 9:30 am\u20131:00 pm | Tue, Thu &#038; Fri 4:00\u20137:00 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> free<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a short visit, but it shows you a side of Puglia that often remains invisible: the world of work, stone, and the underground.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Walking itinerary: Mesagne in half a day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Total time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3\u20134 hours (including breaks)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Difficulty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> easy (flat throughout)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Start:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>Porta Grande \/ Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> area (right by the historic center)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step-by-step route (no time wasted)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leave your car near Porta Grande<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the most practical way to enter the heart of the old town right away: you park and in just a few minutes you\u2019re among alleys and squares. (Parking here may be regulated and, in some areas, paid \u2014 always check the signs on site.)<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Walk through Porta Grande and take your \u201cfirst breath\u201d of the center<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself 5 minutes of slow walking: Mesagne works best when you let it do its thing.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick coffee stop (short, but done well)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a \u201csmart\u201d break, you can stop at <\/span><b>Caff\u00e8 Vergnano 1882<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d rather stay in the old-town rhythm, pick one of the caf\u00e9s near the square: the goal is a short pause, not a long detour.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Castle + \u201cUgo Granafei\u201d Museum of the Territory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (about 60 min)<\/span><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the stop that gives you context: you go in curious, you come out knowing where you truly are.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mother Church<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (15\u201325 min, depending on how long you linger)<\/span><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step inside and take a few minutes to notice the main details.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free walk through the historic center (20\u201340 min)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s one favor we ask: <\/span><b>ditch the map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose an alley, then another. Mesagne is compact: even if you get lost, you\u2019ll find your way.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch in a trattoria<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We won\u2019t waste your time with a thousand names here: see the restaurants section and follow one simple rule. Pick a place with a short menu and seasonal dishes \u2014 the easiest way to eat well without \u201ctourist traps.\u201d<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perfect finale: the outer loop \u201caround the heart\u201d (20\u201330 min)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After lunch, walk a stretch along the streets that trace the perimeter of the old town: it gets you moving again, gives you different viewpoints, and wraps up the itinerary naturally.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How to get to Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>From Brindisi (about 14\u201315 km)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By car:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> average travel time around <\/span><b>20 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (traffic depending).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By train:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connections <\/span><b>Brindisi \u2194 Mesagne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with indicative times <\/span><b>13\u201323 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (varies by service\/time).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By bus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there is an STP suburban line <\/span><b>Mesagne\u2013Brindisi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with several runs (official timetables downloadable).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>From Lecce<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By car:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> take SS613 towards Brindisi, then exit for Mesagne (the most straightforward option).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By train:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually <\/span><b>not direct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; it often requires <\/span><b>one change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the shortest times are around <\/span><b>46\u201350 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (variable).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>From Ostuni (about 30 km)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By car:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan for <\/span><b>~30 km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; usually you head toward the Brindisi area and then back inland to Mesagne.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alternatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus options exist; indicative travel times around <\/span><b>35 min<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some runs (variable).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>From Brindisi Airport (BDS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By car\/taxi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> road distance about <\/span><b>17.8 km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; often <\/span><b>20\u201325 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want independence to explore the area, <\/span><b>car rental<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains the most convenient choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Where to park in Mesagne (without stress)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Option 1: park \u201cclose\u201d and walk in<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Porta Grande \/ Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> super convenient to start the itinerary. Depending on the area and the season, parking may be regulated and sometimes paid \u2014 check the signs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Option 2: larger, quieter parking areas (then walk back in)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re arriving from <\/span><b>Mesagne West<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or want to avoid the most central area, these streets are often mentioned as practical options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Via Brodolini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Via De Gasperi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>market area<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some periods, an <\/span><b>evening shuttle service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has also been activated, linked to a large public parking area near Via Brodolini (initiatives that can be especially useful in high season).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid driving into the historic center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unless you really need to: with ZTL rules and pedestrian areas, you\u2019ll enjoy Mesagne much more on foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the official rules (ZTL\/pedestrian zones), the most reliable reference is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quimesagne.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03-regolamento-accesso-ZTL_27-gennaio-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>municipal regulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When to visit Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesagne is inland \u2014 which means one simple thing: <\/span><b>when the sun hits, you feel it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to enjoy it on foot (and that\u2019s how Mesagne should be experienced), choose the season with the best balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Spring (April\u2013June)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the easiest time: long days, beautiful light, and generally manageable temperatures. In April and May you\u2019ll often feel comfortable even while walking; in June you start thinking \u201cshade + water,\u201d but it\u2019s still great if you begin early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Summer (July\u2013August)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is \u201ctrue Salento\u201d season: <\/span><b>heat and midday hours that empty the streets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A heatwave can make the air feel still and heavy. If you visit in summer, there\u2019s one trick: do Mesagne <\/span><b>in the morning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (castle + center) and keep the square for <\/span><b>the evening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when the town comes alive again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Autumn (September\u2013November)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To us, this is the most underrated period: in September you still get summer-like weather but gentler, and October is often perfect for walking and photos. It\u2019s also the season when Puglia \u201ctastes of good things\u201d: markets, new wine, new olive oil (when production starts).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Winter (December\u2013March)<\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a more authentic experience without crowds, winter works: it\u2019s windier and the air can be crisp, but the town feels like it\u2019s yours. It\u2019s also ideal if you want to visit Puglia during the Christmas season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Events in Mesagne: what to put on your calendar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a simple rule: <\/span><b>dates can change from year to year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but these are the events that tend to return most consistently. If you\u2019re planning your trip, always check the official municipal program and local calendar once they\u2019re published.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feast of San Lorenzo (around August 10)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (mid-July)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>MesagnEstate (July\u2013September)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fiera Medievale Franca (September, variable dates)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>San Martino in Mesagne (early November)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The November fair (\u201cLa fiera\u201d) (third Sunday of the month)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Where to eat in Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for <\/span><b>where to eat in Mesagne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is a safe shortlist: no endless list, just our picks for the best <\/span><b>restaurants in Mesagne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il Mangiameduse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteria del Vicoletto<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteria del Leone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Forchetta Salentina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangiafueco<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What to see near Mesagne<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/ostuni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ostuni<\/a> (30 km) \u2013 the White City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torre Guaceto (20 km) \u2013 nature reserve and beach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vito dei Normanni (15 km) \u2013 an authentic town<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oria (20 km) \u2013 an authentic town<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brindisi (15 km)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francavilla Fontana (20 km) \u2013 an authentic town<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wineries in the Mesagne\u2013Latiano area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between Brindisi and Ostuni there\u2019s a town many people skip \u2014 yet it has a historic center that from above \u201clooks\u201d like a heart, a castle overlooking the main square, and exactly that atmosphere you\u2019re searching for when you want to breathe in Puglia without the background noise of mass tourism. 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