Torre San Giovanni la Pedata is a coastal tower located in Gallipoli in the area of Lido San Giovanni. Like the other watchtowers on the coastline, it was built in the 16th century for defensive purposes following the Saracen raids.
Created with regular ashlars, it has a pyramidal-truncated shape and ends with a square layout. The summit houses three storm drains on each side while the interior is accessible by means of a small door. It has two floors which are connected by wall stairway.
Today the Tower is headquarters of a Marine Biology station.
It corresponded to the North with the southern defenses of the city of Gallipoli and to the south with Torre del Pizzo.
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
- 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 very close
Sea and cavesBaia VerdeBaia Verde, not far away from Gallipoli, the “pearl of the Ionian Sea”,
stretches along three kilometres with its white and fine sand, surrounded
by dunes and emerald green sea. Gallipoli 1.5 km away- Sea and cavesCala FontanelleCala Fontanelle is a public landing spot south of Darsena Fontanelle, with a shipyard equipped with a slipway. Gallipoli 1.8 km away
- Sea and cavesDarsena FontanelleThe Fontanelle marina is private and reserved for mooring. Gallipoli 1.8 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 1.9 km away
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 2 km away