Melissano

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Melissano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, part of the Apulia region of south-east Italy. ()

Alternative names: Population: 7.1 thous.Area: 4.85 mi²Coordinates: 39°58'20"N, 18°7'34"E

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Melissano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ugento, Basilica Maria Santissima della Coltura, St. John the Baptist Church, Racale.

5.4 miS
Town
Ugento
137 min walk • Ugento is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, Apulia, southern Italy. It has a small harbour on the Gulf of Taranto of the Ionian Sea.
5.3 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Basilica Maria Santissima della Coltura, Parabita
135 min walk • The basilica sanctuary of Madonna della Coltura is a church in Parabita in the province of Lecce.
5.4 miN
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Parabita
137 min walk • The church of St. John the Baptist is the mother church of Parabita in the province of Lecce.
2 miSW
Town
Racale
52 min walk • Racale is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
3.3 miNE
40°0'39"N • 18°9'44"E
Palazzo De Donatis, Casarano
84 min walk • Palace
3.6 miSE
39°55'44"N • 18°9'46"E
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
91 min walk • Church
3.4 miSW
Locality
Alliste
87 min walk • One of the main attractions in Alliste is the picturesque beaches that line the coastline. Visitors can relax on the soft sands, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, or explore the rocky coves that are perfect for snorkeling.
2.2 miW
Town
Taviano
57 min walk • Taviano is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
3.3 miNE
40°0'41"N • 18°9'39"E
Angelo Petracca, Casarano
84 min walk • Memorial
5.1 miE
Locality
Taurisano
132 min walk • Taurisano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is located in the Salento area. Nearby towns are Acquarica del Capo, Casarano, Ruffano and Ugento. The town of Taurisano is the place of birth of the philosopher Giulio Cesare Vanini.
3.3 miNE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadio Giuseppe Capozza, Casarano
85 min walk • Stadio Giuseppe Capozza is an arena in Casarano, Italy. It is primarily used for football, and is the home to the Virtus Casarano of the Serie D. It opened in 1956 and holds 6,500 spectators.