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Crypt of the Crucifix

Crypt of the Crucifix

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Crypt of the Crucifix

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Location: Ruffano, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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Salento Bike Trail

October 9, 2022

Cycling

Posted in Byzantine Salento collection komoot.it/collection/1811756/-salento-bizantino - Set in a fantastic environment with a view towards the Ionian Sea, it is absolutely worth visiting. It is easier to find information regarding the opening of the crypt in the summer season but, the closed gate still allows a glimpse of the internal composition even if only up to a certain point. Some frescoes are also clearly visible from the outside. Worth the visit.
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Sandro (ancient_salento)

January 18, 2022

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Truly mystical and evocative place. In addition to the small crypt completely carved into the rock, you can admire the ancient ruins of the convent of the Basilian monks.

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January 21, 2023

Mountain biking

On the highest point of the Serra di Casarano, in the Manfio district in the Ruffano area, stands the characteristic Crypt of the Crucifix, or of Santa Costantina, a cavity of natural origin transformed by the Byzantines into a place of worship around the year 1000.

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Crocefisso Trail – Crypt of the Crucifix loop from Casarano

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Crypt of the Crucifix – Crocefisso Trail loop from Monticelli

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Ruins Near Salve – Crocefisso Trail loop from Casarano

9.96km

02:37

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Ruffano, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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