San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Palazzo Marchesale loop from Calimera

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Palazzo Marchesale loop from Calimera

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Palazzo Marchesale loop from Calimera

02:24

40.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.9 km

Castello De Gualtieriis

Castle

15.3 km

Menhir Minonna

Archaeological Site

15.8 km

San Giorgio Square, Melpignano

Highlight • Historical Site

In the center of Melpignano, Piazza San Giorgio is named after the patron saint of the city. The mother church of the same name overlooks it and has a portico …

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15.9 km

Palazzo Marchesale

Highlight • Historical Site

The Marchesale Castriota Palace, in the center of Melpignano, is a noble residence built in 1636 at the behest of Giorgio Castriota, of the Marquises of Botrugno, obtained by incorporating …

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16.3 km

Former Convent of the Augustinians and Church of the Carmine

Highlight • Religious Site

In neglect for decades, the convent has undergone some restoration works, and is currently used to host cultural activities. The cloister of 1644 preserves the remains of a highly decorated …

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19.8 km

Castello di Corigliano d'Otranto

Highlight • Castle

Posted in Salento Fortifications collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni - Beautiful castle very well maintained and valued is to be counted among the largest in Salento

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26.6 km

Raimondello’s Spire

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1397 at the behest of the prince of Taranto Raimondo Orsini Del Balzo, it's one of the Gothic masterpieces in the lands of Otranto. Returning from the Holy …

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27.0 km

Church of Santo Stefano, Soleto

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully frescoed church that can be connected to the church of Santa Caterina di Galatina. Visiting opening hours differ according to the season. For information, refer to the websites dedicated to the Church.

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31.2 km

Sternatia

Highlight • Settlement

It's the village of the Grecìa Salentina area with the highest percentage of people speaking griko. The meaning of the word infact comes from 'Sterna' (cistern, well) and 'Thia' (sacred) …

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31.3 km

Church of Mary Most Holy Assumed

Highlight • Religious Site

Begun in 1700, it has an interesting elevation marked by pilasters, pinnacles and closed by a broken tympanum. Attached to the church is the 1790 bell tower with the first …

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40.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

10.5 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km