The castle, stronghold of the town of Gallipoli, is completely surrounded by the sea.
It is located on the eastern part of the “nice town” and it can be already seen at the entrance of the peninsula which surrounds the old part of the town, at the entrance of the seventeenth century bridge, in the past a lift bridge, which connects the isthmus to the mainland. The stronghold used to be probably separated by the surrounding land.
The castle, completely surrounded by the sea, has nowadays a quadrangular shape with four towers on each corner and a fifth one, called “Rivellino”, separated from the perimeter and alone in the water.
Gallipoli Castle has recently become a popular location which is open and working all year round.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Beyond The Wall
Crafts and contemporary art dialogue in the spaces of Parabita.
Il Parco d'Autunno – Pumpkin Festival
Four autumn weekends with a pumpkin theme at Raffo Parco Gondar, with family activities and a food area.
Without a Care
Karaoke with Michele Veschi for a fun-filled musical evening.
Andrea Baccassino Show
Musical concert with Andrea Baccassino in Galatone's park
Apulia Country Festival with Urban Cowboys
Three days of music, dancing and country workshops in Nardò
More places nearby
Sea and cavesSeno del Canneto di GallipoliSeno del Canneto is a small harbor for fishing boats, protected to the southwest by a breakwater and to the southeast by a paved pier. Gallipoli very close
Museums and theatresDiocesan Museum of GallipoliA museum to discover the spirituality of Gallipoli with the evocative Holy
Week processions, traveling back in time with precious artifacts. Gallipoli very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BalsamoIn the narrow alleys of Gallipoli's old town center stands Palazzo Balsamo,
a splendid example of Baroque architecture. Gallipoli very close
Churches and cryptsSantuario di Santa Maria del CannetoThe Baroque sanctuary is mirrored in the waters of Ionian Sea and blesses
the Gallipoli fishers, who look upon the church while sailing. Gallipoli very close
Castles, towers and palacesGreek fountainAt just a few steps from the Castle, the fountain is made of two
perspective sides, one that faces the north-west and the other towards the
south-east. Gallipoli very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Francesco di PaolaCaressed by the Ionian sea breeze, the Church of San Francesco di Paola has
always been the focal point of the ancient confraternity of Santa Maria ad
Nives. Gallipoli very close