Private tour: Traveling between Dolmen and Menhir
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- 2 hr
The Association is part of a context of promotion of the territory by proposing a guided tour of dolmens, menhirs and underground structures in Giurdignano, called the "Megalithic Garden of Italy". Between the historic center and the surrounding countryside there is the highest concentration of megalithic monuments in Italy, which have represented places of worship since prehistoric times. The excursion lasts about 2 hours and takes place on foot, respecting sustainable tourism. The departure is scheduled near the San Paolo menhir, a unique witness of a syncretism between Christian, pagan and ancestral worship. Two wonders of stone are offered to visitors in an exceptional way because they are normally closed to the public: the Byzantine crypt of San Salvatore (8th century) and the underground oil mill "Trappitello del Duca" (16th century). The visit ends with the discovery of the dolmen Li Scusi in Minervino, majestic and imposing for its architecture.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Puglia Megalitica
Stop At: Cripta San Salvatore
Byzantine crypt of San Salvatore (VIII century) normally closed to the public
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Frantoio Ipogeo
The "Trappitello del duca" hypogean oil mill (16th century) used until the middle of the last century. Normally closed to the public
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Menhir San Paolo
The menhir is the only witness of a syncretism between Christian, pagan and ancestral worship
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Il Giardino Megalitico
The departure is scheduled near the San Paolo menhir, the only witness of a syncretism between Christian worship, pagan and ancestral and then it continues with the visit of the two menhirs Vicinanze, on which we can observe some curious peculiarities, such as "the eye of the menhir ”.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Dolmen Li Scusi
The dolmen, one of the largest in Puglia, is inserted in a suggestive and unique area that is worth visiting and lingering.
Duration: 20 minutes
