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The Fonte Pliniano is still one of the symbols of the city (it is also represented in the city coat of arms);[8] almost certainly dating back to the Messapian era,[8] it was described by Pliny the Elder (from whom it subsequently took its name)[9] in his Naturalis Historia. It is a well located inside a natural cave 18 metres in diameter[8] and 8 metres wide[8] which can be reached by going down 20 steps dug into the rock.[8] A square skylight opens on the vault of the cave, a cylindrical structure from which an almond tree emerges (according to centuries-old legend)[9] from which the light necessary to illuminate the room penetrates. Water from an underground aquifer flows perpetually from the well and the adjacent basin.[8] In ancient times the Fonte Pliniano was also used as a place of worship for a Messapian deity

Wonderfully restored archaeological park. The night visit is spectacular! Not to be missed

A very suggestive experience that I recommend. It is possible to visit the park of the Messapian walls and the Plinian source with a very prepared guide who made this tour very interesting. The park has been renovated and restored and it is beautiful to be able to admire so much culture and history.

The sanctuary of Sant'Antonio alla Macchia is a small church dedicated to Sant'Antonio da Padova which is located near San Pancrazio Salentino, in a green area surrounded by a pine forest. It was built in 1867 by a peasant couple as a sign of gratitude to the saint for a miracle received. It is also possible to visit a Basilian crypt dug into the rock where traces of frescoes and engravings of the Byzantine monks who took refuge there between the 6th and 13th centuries are preserved.

Ancient hypogeum used until the beginning of the twentieth century for the production of lampante and cooking oil. The Calabrian and Genoese presses are visible thanks to historical reconstructions. Until the nineties it was used as a cistern for a former petrol pump. Historic site saved and re-evaluated

hard trails, I ran 2 flat tires on the part of the tour. It's a lot of fun.

Here you get your money's worth. Very rocky and wild.

Focara lights up because a painting of Sant'Antonio abate was found in the cave under the church, the church was built at the end of the 1800s by a family out of devotion to Sant'Antonio da Padova in memory of their son who died prematurely. the area is full of rock caves of Basilian and then Franciscan friars. In San Pancrazio, focarottes have always been lit in honor of Sant'Antonio Abate.