Torre Marchiello, which is now in a state of ruin, is on a hill overlooking the sea, Punta Marchiello, which dominates the low rocky coastline with numerous sea caves such as Grotta delle Tre Porte (Cave of the Three Doors) and Grotta del Drago (Cave of the Dragon).
Originally the tower had a circular layout. Today there are only a few remains of the base.
The tower was built in first ten years of 1500 by the University of Castrignano del Capo and had already been restored in 1560 due to poor conditions.
On August 17, 1576, Corporal Lupo Alessandro was given a falconet and 100 iron balls by Gravili, the Mayor of Lecce, in order to sytregthen the tower which at the time was known as Torre del Brachiello.
At the end of the 17th century, the tower underwent another maintenance intervention, with the restoration of the external plastering, the guard door, the “levatizza” (step ladder) stairs and the supply of new ammunition.
Today Torre Marchiello, also known as Torre Imbriachelli, is practically abandoned.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Karaoke
Karaoke night at Bar da Sasi to sing together.
L’asino fofo
Launch of the book "L’asino Fofo" with the author and illustrator at Libreria Idrusa.
Yuts And Culture
Yuts and Culture in concert: funk and soul of the '70s reimagined.
Salento International Film Festival 2026
International independent cinema in the heart of Salento
More places nearby
Sea and cavesGrotta PorcinaraPrehistoric cave dug out by man, used as a sanctuary for many centuries,
from prehistoric to Roman times Castrignano del Capo 1.4 km away
Castles, towers and palacesTorre dell'Omo Morto (Tower of the Dead Man)The Old Tower is a watchtower on the Salento coast near Santa Maria di
Leuca. Castrignano del Capo 1.7 km away
Castles, towers and palacesVillas in Santa Maria di LeucaElegant liberty-style forms and oriental motifs characterised the magical
architectures along the promenade, embellished by wonderful villas and
noble palaces. Castrignano del Capo 1.8 km away
Sea and cavesSanta Maria di Leuca BeachOld “bagnarole”, sandy beaches and caves with water springs: the beach of
Santa Maria di Leuca offers magical bathes in Finibus Terrae. Castrignano del Capo 2 km away
Sea and cavesSan GregorioSan Gregorio, with its unspoiled sea beds, the blue sea and the rocky
coast, offers an wonderful view along the coastline of Patù. Patù 2.1 km away
Nature and gardensThe San Vincenzo ChannelThe San Vincenzo Chanel is a natural karst phenomena in the territory of
Castrignano del Capo onto which open underground grottoes and frescoed
caves Castrignano del Capo 2.3 km away