Being of a small size, this coastal tower dominates the sea in the area of Crocefisso, along the Gallipoli coastline.
Built for defensive purposes in the 16th century, it was created with irregular ashlars and a pyramidal-truncated layout with three storm drains on each side.
It is similar the Torre San Giovanni la Pedata nearby and has a barrel vault interior in which a chimney and well were later built.
It corresponded to the South with the Northern fortresses of Gallipoli and to the North with Torre dell’Alto Lido.
It collapsed during a state of abandon during the second half of the 19th century and a wall came down on the south wall of the building which is exposed to sirocco winds.
Being granted to the Mollana family in 1975, it underwent interventions and restoration work bringing it back to its current appearance.
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.
Volare - Reading Workshop
Reading and dialogue sessions in Collepasso with writers and young readers for the Volare project.
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
More places nearby
- Sea and cavesPorto Gaio di GallipoliPorto Gaio is a small private dock northeast of Gallipoli harbor, equipped for pleasure boats. Gallipoli 1.6 km away
Churches and cryptsSan Mauro AbbeyThe small church of San Mauro is the precious testament of a basilian
monastery and stands on the highest point of the greenhouse of Sannicola,
overlooking the sea. Sannicola 2.3 km away
Sea and cavesGallipoli Commercial PortThe commercial port of Gallipoli is located north of the old town, bounded by the outer mole to the north and a submerged mole to the east. Gallipoli 3.1 km away- Sea and cavesCala FontanelleCala Fontanelle is a public landing spot south of Darsena Fontanelle, with a shipyard equipped with a slipway. Gallipoli 3.1 km away
- Sea and cavesDarsena FontanelleThe Fontanelle marina is private and reserved for mooring. Gallipoli 3.2 km away
- FunLungomare GalileiThe Galilei Promenade runs along the entire northwest side of the city and in summer is the evening promenade for tourists and Gallipolians alike. Gallipoli 3.3 km away