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The Church of the Virgin Mary was built on the old foundations in the 18th century in the Baroque style. It is the sanctuary of the diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca. On the promontory where the current church of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae stands there was originally a pagan temple dedicated to Minerva, as evidenced by the discovery of an altar preserved inside the church. In the square in front of the church there is the Pietrina Cross, the Marian column dating from 1694, surmounted by a statue of the Madonna by Filiberto Aierbo de Aragon, and the lighthouse.

Reopened on April 24, 2024, after renovations and refurbishments. There are now separate pedestrian lanes alongside the road. In the evening, the bridge is illuminated with rainbow colors—haha, just kidding 😅—thankfully, they're the colors of the Italian flag 🇮🇹.

...was closed in June 2023

The Ciolo bridge is the perfect destination for those who love diving from great heights. The bridge connects the canyon and below is a beach. 40 meters high, there is a breathtaking panorama occasionally interrupted by the "splash" of those who dive. Near the bridge there are many caves including the Ciolo cave. The name “Ciolo” derives from the Salento word “Ciole”, to indicate the numerous magpies that nested along the coast.

It is truly exciting to reach Km 0, the southernmost point of the Italian peninsula, where the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea meet. The Santa Maria di Leuca lighthouse is the second tallest lighthouse in Italy, after that of Genoa.

A beautiful view of the bay. Beautiful lighthouse.

August 2023 unfortunately currently closed due to construction work.

The Cipolliane Path is an ancient path that connects the old port of Novaglie with the Ciolo canal, a natural fjord on the Adriatic coast of Salento. The path winds through the rocks and the Mediterranean maquis, passing close to three prehistoric caves called cipolliane, where archaeological finds have been found.