The impressive city walls known as “Paretone”, old fortified outpost, used to surround the Messapic town of Ceglie.
It was built around the 5th or 4th century BC ,using local materials, as defensive walls against the inhabitants of Taranto, who wanted to expand, and the pirates from Illyria , who wanted to find slave workers. It was between 3-4 and 5-8 metres large.
It is still possible to see some ruins of these impressive city walls along the ring road of Ceglie. Moreover, the outer part of it used to communicate with a specchia, an old structures typical of Puglia which was used to defend.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Oktoberfesct
Festival featuring local food, craft beer, and live music across three weekends of celebration.
Il Naso
Theatrical performance by Ippolito Chiarello at the Teatro Comunale.
Le Radici del Sud in Concert
The band Le Radici del Sud performs traditional Salentine pizzica music.
Murrivato in Concert
Murrivato performs with popular Salentine pizzica
Hortus Puglia
Hortus Puglia in Ostuni: gardening exhibitions, storytelling, thematic workshops and training sessions.
Figura di Tradizione
Mario Borrelli's painting between human figure, light, and tradition.
More places nearby
- Nature and gardensVilla comunale del CalvarioCoolness and smells of a lush garden with an ancient air draw the ideal place for walks and relaxing moments not far from the center of Ceglie Messapica. Ceglie Messapica very close
Castles, towers and palacesDucal CastleWith its powerful mast, the frescoed halls, and the medieval garden, the
castle watches over the city ever since the 16th century, shrouded in
ancient charm. Ceglie Messapica very close
Museums and theatresMunicipal Art Gallery “Emilio Notte”The Pinacoteca in Ceglie Messapica houses numerous works of contemporary
art, including canvases by the master futurist Emilio Notte. Ceglie Messapica very close
Museums and theatresCommunal Theatre of Ceglie MessapicaThe theater's elegant neoclassical elevation and Baroque decorations tell
more than a century of history and pay tribute to playwright Giuseppe
Giacosa. Ceglie Messapica very close- Nature and gardensGravina Parco PubblicoA deep natural inlet characterized by the presence of endogenous plant species typical of Murgia and the maquis shrubland. Villa Castelli 7.9 km away
Museums and theatresCivic MuseumAn interesting collection of archaeological artifacts housed in the ancient
Ducal Palace of Villa Castelli outlines the characteristics of the Pezza
Petrosa Magno- Greek necropolis. Villa Castelli 8.4 km away