What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
9 places
Castles, towers and palacesThe Aragonese CastleThanks to its architecture, historical value, and extraordinary sea-facing
location, the Aragonese Castle is one of Taranto's main attractions. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesAragonese Castle of OtrantoKeeping vigil over Italy's most easterly town, The Castle of Otranto is a
fascinating fortress that looks eastwards in memory of past Saracen
attacks. Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of Carlo VIn the heart of Lecce, the defensive castle built by Emperor Charles V is a
place steeped in history, where you can enjoy exhibitions and visit a
Papier-Mâché Museum. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesDe' Monti CastleMilitary fortress and Baroque decorations characterise de’ Monti Castle in
Corigliano d’Otranto, testifying to its function of medieval fortress and
then noble palace. Corigliano d'Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesAcaya CastleWith its fortified walls , citadel and castle, the complex of Acaya is a
precious testament to feudalism in the Salento. Vernole
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of CopertinoA peculiar fortress featuring a majestic Renaissance portal, the Castle of
Copertino enshrines the town's historic and artistic value. Copertino
Castles, towers and palacesGallipoli CastleGallipoli Castle, washed by the Ionian Sea, watches over the centre of the
so called nice town. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesEpiscopal CastleOnce the residence of Taranto's bishops, today the Episcopal Castle of
Grottaglie houses the museum of ceramics, the hallmark of local ceramic
craftsmanship. Grottaglie
Castles, towers and palacesTorre SaturoBuilt in the 16th century and today located in an Archaeological Park, the
Saturo Tower stands guard over the sea. Leporano
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)