What to see in Egnazia, itinerary including main monuments and places of interest, including acropolis, ancient port, amphitheater, museum, tombs and Torre Canne.
Tourist information
Developed at the end of the fifth century BC as a port city, in a portion of the territory between Peucezia and Messapia, characterized by human settlements present since prehistoric times, Egnazia became an important city in Roman times, especially following the construction of the Via Traiana.
The ancient city was enclosed on three sides by walls formed by two curtain walls characterized by 7-meter-high limestone blocks.
There is an acropolis, on whose terrace there are the foundations of a temple dating back to the fourth century BC. and some remains of the imperial age.
Along the coastal strip, in the northern inlet, there are interesting remains of the ancient port.
The Sacellum of the Eastern deities includes an altar, on which a Latin inscription and carved decorations are visible.
What see
To the north are the Amphitheater, with an ellipse-shaped plan, and the forum.
In the museum there are many architectural fragments and mosaics, including that of the Three Graces, of particular interest, made between the second and third centuries AD.
In the western necropolis there are the oldest tombs, which date back to the middle of the fourth century BC.
In the surroundings of Egnazia, about ten km away, there is the seaside resort Torre Canne, equipped with a spa.
The recommended excursions include the one in Cisternino, 17 km away, a picturesque town overlooking the Itria valley, characterized by white houses and stairs located externally.
