There are many places of great cultural, environmental and archaeological importance in the surrounding area.
Just 40 km away is Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its Sassi, and recently designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2019.
Just 7 km away are the archaeological sites of Metaponto and Taranto, where you can admire important evidence of Magna Graecia architecture. The museums of Metaponto, Ginosa, and especially the Museum of Taranto, preserve important historical artifacts.
Furthermore, it is particularly interesting to visit the historic center of Ginosa and the surrounding municipalities, such as Laterza, Castellaneta, Massafra, Mottola, and Palagianello.