The Place: Galatina
Piazza Alighieri, Galatina
Galatina, renowned for its historic Church of Saint Peter and Paul, is situated in the heart of Salento, in the province of Lecce.
The town holds a special significance as the centerpiece of tarantism rituals closely tied to the pulsating rhythms of pizzica, for instance indicated in the highly diffused verse:
"Santu Paulu meu de Galatina
faciti 'nde la grazia stamatina."
My Saint Paul of Galatina,
give us grace this morning.
With its rich cultural heritage, the town eagerly collaborates with us to host this gathering, fostering a shared passion for and deep interest in preserving the cherished pizzica traditions of the region.
We also chose Galatina for the ease of access for travelers: the historic center of Galatina is highly walkable, and the town is easy accessible by train via Lecce. From the station to historic center is a comfortable 20 minutes through the (relatively) newer part of town.
Our events will be mostly centered around the Piazzette Gulluccio.
Arriving to Galatina
Galatina is accessible by car, bus, or train. The train station is located on the north end of town.
From Lecce, Galatina is on the train line to Gallipoli. This is a Ferrovie del Sud Est line. You can purchase tickets on the super easy TrenItalia app or website, but to check the statuses and platform day-of you’ll have to reference the train number from the ticket on the boards at the station, or on the FSE site here: https://www.fseonline.it/s/in-tempo-reale
