The city is rich in churches, it stands out among all the BASILICA SANTA MARIA DELLA VITTORIA ', a jewel of late sixteenth century. Inside, under a majestic barrel vault, it can be admired the altars of polychromatic marble, the splendid organ case with pure gold carvings and the icon of the Holy Mother of God "Nikopeia". In 1998 Pope John Paul II elevated the church to 'Pontifical Basilica Minore' .Today, is favorite stop to celebrate their marriage. Here, on the square outside, many bars;
'CAVES OF SAN BIAGIO': These are three crypts carved into the rock by Byzantine monks almost a thousand years ago, as a residential settlement: the most interesting cave is undoubtedly the central one, since it is completely frescoed with a single cycle of paintings in the south of Italy! ;
CASTLE OF ALCESTE: little archaeological site outside the town which is the most recent discovery of an ancient messapic settlement. These finds date back to the mid-eighth century. BC, ie at the same age of the founding of Rome. Periodically in this museum concerts are held in addition to guided tours;
The 'Mandolinistic Circle' in Piazza Municipio. In San Vito dei Normanni the mandolin art is learned in the halls of the barbers. Now the teachers perform in the square clock with mandolin and guitar in an intimate and precious atmosphere. Bring a camera!
ANTIGUA: Every first Sunday of the month: Antique Market and Flea, the Ex Fadda. cultural center of the former winery of Prince 'Fadda', from 7 to 20h, 1000 square meters opens to exhibitors around the Salento: experts antique, vintage lovers, sellers of used books and comics, traders of modern antiques and leather.