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The quantity of lush greenery of the Mediterranean scrub keeps the naturalistic value of this crossed area high, so much so that you are amazed when you descend from the greenhouse on the east side, especially for the people of Tuglia who are used to peering towards the Ionian Sea. San Nicola di Macugno is its emblem, the History and the stories told that involve this place and Nature with the harmoniously integrated cultivated fields give beauty and joyfulness.

Inserted in collection Salento Bizantino komoot.it/collection/1811756/-salento-bizantino - The crypt is isolated on the edge of a paved road, a crossroads of pilgrimages of the past, very few traces of the pre-existing frescoes are visible. It is always accessible and open to all.

Inserted in a naturalistic context of absolute value, it is also worth visiting for the presence of its hypogea that are always accessible. Here is the link passionate and beautiful story of Salogentis https://www.salogentis.it/2014/11/15/labbazia-di-san-nicola-di-macugno-neviano/

Inserted in a rural context rich in historical testimonies, 100 meters above sea level, in a dominant position on the fertile “Ruga valley”, the abbey complex probably originated in the fourteenth century. Mentioned in several documents, in 1378 and 1412, which sanction its geographical belonging to the territory of Neviano and to the jurisdiction of the Neretine curia, the small village of Macugno performed a mandatory stop function for pilgrims heading to Santa Maria di Leuca, for the traders and shepherds who periodically split the hinterland along the junction of the two ports of Gallipoli and Otranto.

Posted in the Salento Bizantino collection komoot.it/collection/1811756/-salento-bizantino - The indications regarding opening times and days are present in front of the entrance gate, unfortunately, however, despite having planned the arrival in an adequate manner, the crypt is remained closed. Asked for information from the local authorities (traffic policeman) present in the nearby fair area, he reports that, for maintenance reasons, the crypt is now inaccessible (October 2022). According to him, perhaps, by the end of this year it should be usable again. Too bad not to report it through the information channels in an official way ... https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cripta_della_Madonna_della_Grotta

Included in the collection Salento Bizantino komoot.it/collection/1811756/-salento-bizantino - Always accessible, it is hidden behind the homonymous church visible from the road, the underground crypt must be sought by accessing from a side street. Badly signposted but suggestive and absolutely worth a visit https://www.associazionearches.it/la-cripta-della-madonna-dellattarico-andrano/