{"id":13624,"date":"2026-01-07T15:55:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/?page_id=13624"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:48:56","slug":"villages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/en\/villages\/","title":{"rendered":"Villages Near Masseria Pompea"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13624\" class=\"elementor elementor-13624 elementor-11977\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e51a79e qodef-elementor-content-grid elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e51a79e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;opacity-tilt&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 2600 131.1\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M0 0L2600 0 2600 69.1 0 0z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" style=\"opacity:0.5\" d=\"M0 0L2600 0 2600 69.1 0 69.1z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" style=\"opacity:0.25\" d=\"M2600 0L0 0 0 130.1 2600 69.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2936e20e\" data-id=\"2936e20e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ffcda elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59ffcda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Around <b>Masseria Pompea<\/b> lies a landscape of <b>genuine villages, stone-built historic centres, lively squares and traditions that are still very much alive<\/b>. Visiting these places means stepping into the everyday history of Salento, among ancient architecture, artisan workshops and local cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">They are perfect for a late-afternoon stroll, an open-air dinner or a slow, unhurried exploration, without fixed plans. All are easily reached by car and ideal to combine with days spent by the sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5053186 qodef-elementor-content-grid elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5053186\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-885a79c\" data-id=\"885a79c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b5d40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-augustine_core_section_title\" data-id=\"45b5d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"augustine_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left qodef-separator-appear\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" style=\"margin-top: -5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGallipoli Old Town, Casarano and Matino - Just Minutes from Masseria Pompea\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba3ebe7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba3ebe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Casarano<\/b> reveals a genuine and understated side of the area, where history, traditions and everyday life naturally intertwine. Its <b>compact historic centre<\/b>, with quiet alleyways, hidden courtyards and noble palaces, is home to places of strong local identity such as the <b>Basilica of Santa Maria della Croce<\/b>, a precious testament to centuries of history. A village with a lively yet balanced character, inviting visitors to discover Salento with curiosity and ease.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Alongside Casarano, <b>Gallipoli Old Town<\/b> and <b>Matino<\/b> reveal two different yet complementary sides of the region. The former captivates with its <b>seafront historic centre<\/b>, connected to the mainland by an ancient bridge and enclosed by <b>17th-century walls<\/b>, with <b>whitewashed alleys<\/b>, bright views and landmark monuments such as the <b>Cathedral of Sant\u2019Agata<\/b> and the <b>Angevin-Aragonese Castle<\/b>, overlooking the old harbour.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Matino<\/b>, an elegant inland village, stands out for its <b>historic palaces<\/b>, quiet courtyards and <b>wide views over the Salento countryside<\/b>, with important landmarks such as the <b>Mother Church of San Giorgio<\/b>. Three different places, united by the same genuine atmosphere, ideal for <b>slow walks<\/b>, food stops and a deeper immersion in the history and traditions of Salento.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f557e35 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"f557e35\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c8cf79\" data-id=\"3c8cf79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ff7e6 elementor-widget 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data-widget_type=\"augustine_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left qodef-separator-appear\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" style=\"margin-top: -5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPresicce-Acquarica \u2013 Tradition and local identity\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-361b118 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"361b118\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">\nPresicce-Acquarica has long been closely linked to agricultural traditions and olive oil production. Its historic centre preserves authentic treasures such as the <b>Hypogean Olive Mills<\/b>, underground spaces carved into the rock, the <b>Mother Church of Sant\u2019Andrea Apostolo<\/b>, elegant noble palaces and <b>ancient stone courtyards<\/b>.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\nWalking through its narrow streets, you can feel a genuine and quiet atmosphere, far from the most crowded routes. It is the ideal village for those who enjoy discovering a place through its deepest roots.\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2de727 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"f2de727\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d42d991\" data-id=\"d42d991\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e92b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-augustine_core_image_gallery\" data-id=\"71e92b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/palazzo-storico-presicce-acquarica.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/palazzo-storico-presicce-acquarica-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/palazzo-storico-presicce-acquarica-768x790.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-prev \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"37,15 20,32 37,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"swiper-button-next \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"27,15 44,32 27,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfad59a qodef-elementor-content-grid elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfad59a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afa06b4\" data-id=\"afa06b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cb39bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-augustine_core_section_title\" data-id=\"8cb39bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"augustine_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left qodef-separator-appear\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" style=\"margin-top: -5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecchia \u2013 Among Italy\u2019s most beautiful villages\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3197802 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3197802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Specchia is one of the architectural gems of Salento and is listed among <b>Italy\u2019s most beautiful villages<\/b>. Its historic centre unfolds around <b>Castello Risolo<\/b>, with cobbled streets, stairways, arches and stone houses.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Among the most evocative spots are the <b>Church of Santa Eufemia<\/b>, the <b>panoramic terraces<\/b> overlooking the countryside and small artisan workshops. At sunset, when the light warms the rooftops and the squares slowly come to life, the atmosphere becomes particularly captivating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2f7c8d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"f2f7c8d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8518d12\" data-id=\"8518d12\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d2cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-augustine_core_image_gallery\" data-id=\"f6d2cf0\" 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https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/piazza-castello-specchia-600x617.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div><div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chiesa-specchia.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chiesa-specchia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chiesa-specchia-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chiesa-specchia-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chiesa-specchia-600x617.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-prev \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"37,15 20,32 37,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"swiper-button-next \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"27,15 44,32 27,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f3ac89 qodef-elementor-content-grid elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f3ac89\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd5c906\" data-id=\"bd5c906\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d388e elementor-widget elementor-widget-augustine_core_section_title\" data-id=\"80d388e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"augustine_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left qodef-separator-appear\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" style=\"margin-top: -5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOtranto \u2013 The Gateway to the East\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8852296 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8852296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Otranto \u2013 The Gateway to the East<\/b> reveals a bright and deeply Mediterranean soul of the region, suspended between history, the sea and distant cultures. Its <b>historic centre<\/b>, overlooking the Adriatic and enclosed by imposing <b>Aragonese walls<\/b>, winds through <b>stone alleyways<\/b>, panoramic terraces and views that open onto the horizon. Iconic landmarks such as the <b>Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata<\/b>, with its renowned mosaic floor, and the <b>Aragonese Castle<\/b>, once a stronghold defending the city, tell stories of centuries of encounters and history. Otranto retains a genuine, sunlit charm, ideal for <b>slow strolls<\/b>, moments by the sea and a deep immersion in the culture and ancient traditions of Salento.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2942b06 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2942b06\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31cef18\" data-id=\"31cef18\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39aa17d elementor-widget 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elementor-widget-augustine_core_section_title\" data-id=\"4fa970d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"augustine_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left qodef-separator-appear\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" style=\"margin-top: -5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMaglie \u2013 The commercial and cultural heart\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdad070 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdad070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">\nMaglie represents the liveliest and most contemporary side of the area, without losing its historical identity. The town centre is home to important landmarks such as the <b>Lazzaro Gagliardo Civic Museum<\/b>, the <b>Liceo Capece<\/b>, a fine example of 19th-century architecture, and numerous <b>historic palaces<\/b>.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\nIt is the ideal place for a stroll among shops, caf\u00e9s, bookshops and lively squares, especially in the evening hours, when the town comes to life.\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e7318b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3e7318b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d06e51\" data-id=\"5d06e51\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/colonna-madonna-delle-grazie-maglie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/colonna-madonna-delle-grazie-maglie-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/colonna-madonna-delle-grazie-maglie-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/colonna-madonna-delle-grazie-maglie-600x617.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div><div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cattedrale-maglie.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cattedrale-maglie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cattedrale-maglie-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cattedrale-maglie-768x790.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div><div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/piazza-maglie-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/piazza-maglie-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/piazza-maglie-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.masseriapompea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/piazza-maglie-1-768x790.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-prev \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"37,15 20,32 37,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"swiper-button-next \"><svg  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" stroke-width=\"2\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polyline points=\"27,15 44,32 27,49\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-90a3ae3 qodef-elementor-content-grid elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90a3ae3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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