Giurdignano, Apulia
Authentic Salento home
Price
€130,000
Object type
Detached house
Condition
Very good
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Total surface
~140 m²
Living area
~120 m²
Garden surface
~40 m²
Flooring
Tiles
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy certificate available
Yes
Energy certificate type
Consumption certificate
Type of heating
Radiator
Giurdignano is a charming village located in the heart of Salento, in the Province of Lecce, Apulia. Known as the “megalithic garden of Italy,” this small town preserves an extraordinary archaeological heritage: dolmens and menhirs scattered across the countryside, witnesses to a millennia-old history rooted in prehistory. The historic center of Giurdignano is a weave of paved alleyways, Lecce-stone houses, and flower-filled courtyards, dominated by the parish church dedicated to Saint Roch, dating back to the 17th century. Not far away, the evocative underground oil mill, carved into the rock, reveals a past tied to olive-oil production, an activity that for centuries sustained the local economy. But what truly makes Giurdignano unique is its rural landscape, where history and nature blend harmoniously. The menhirs and dolmens, including the renowned Dolmen Grassi, rise mysteriously among centuries-old olive trees, creating an almost sacred atmosphere. This area is in fact part of the so-called Megaliths Park, which also includes the nearby municipality of Minervino di Lecce. An ideal place for those seeking tranquility, authenticity, and culture, Giurdignano is also an excellent starting point for exploring Salento, being just a few kilometers from Otranto and the splendid Adriatic coastlines.
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