What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Castles, towers and palacesImperiali CastleThe Imperiali Castle of Francavilla Fontana, halfway between stronghold and
noble palace, embellishes the old town centre with its impressive walls. Francavilla Fontana
Castles, towers and palacesCastello MuscettolaOf likely Norman-Swabian origin, the Muscettola Castle in Leporano oversees
the historic center with its elegant fortified palace forms. Leporano
Castles, towers and palacesCastle or Complex of the Torrione of AvetranaWest of the town of Avetrana, in the province of Taranto, stand the remains
of the ancient 14th-century castle. Avetrana
Castles, towers and palacesCastello Protonobilissimo RisoloThe Castello Protonobilissimo Risolo was built in the 16th century and underwent numerous changes before becoming the home of the noble… Specchia
Castles, towers and palacesSpinola- Caracciolo CastleThe sixteenth century fortress tells about the stories of ladies and
knights, bloody attacks and brave deeds, of which it was the protagonist. Andrano
Castles, towers and palacesCastello Stella CaraccioloDominating the village and the surrounding countryside is the castle of
Palagianello, an imposing fortress built on the highest point of the
village. Palagianello
Castles, towers and palacesSwabian Castle of BrindisiOverlooking the sea one side, the land on the other, the Swabian Castle of
Brindisi testifies to the wonders of history. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesSwabian Castle of OriaThe Swabian Castle in Oria is a wonderful construction built between 1225
and 1233 at the behest of Frederik II. Oria
Castles, towers and palacesCastello Valentini-CastriotaThe Valentini-Castriota Castle stands in the central Piazza San Giovanni
and still bears the symbols and decorations of the noble families that
inhabited it. Morciano di Leuca
Castles, towers and palacesChiostro ex Convento di San DomenicoIt is one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the entire historic
center of Taranto, the former convent of San Domenico, adjacent to the
church of Domenico Maggiore or in Soriano. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesCimitero Monumentale di ParabitaA stone monument imbued with the charm of the ancient ruins, destined to
withstand time, and built in sync with the great Apulian architectural
tradition. Parabita
Castles, towers and palacesTown wallProtected by a town wall in the heart of Otranto. Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesComplesso delle Scuole PieA few steps away from the Cathedral of Brindisi there is the
seventeenth-century complex of Scuole Pie, nowadays a buzzing place for
cultural events. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesEx Convento di San FrancescoAfter the visit of San Francesco d’Assisi, the faithful decided to build a
church and a convent in his honor in Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesFormer Convent of Santa ChiaraThe former Convent of Santa Chiara in Brindisi, a building of the late
sixteenth century, is located in the heart of the old town centre and used
to be the seat of the Capuchin Poor Clares. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPedagne LighthouseThe lighthouse on the Traversa island, in the archipelago of Pedagne, has
an appealing position at the entrance of the port of Brindisi. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesCapo San Vito LighthouseImposing white tower overlooking Capo San Vito in Taranto. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of GallipoliTower built on a two-storey building in SantAndrea’s basement. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesFaro di Punta PalascìaCharming building located overlooking the sea in the territory of Otranto,
in the most geographically eastern location of Italy Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesSan Cataldo LighthouseAncient lighthouse overlooking the maritime hamlet of San Cataldo, built
near the remains of an ancient pier from the Roman era. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesSant'Andrea di Missipezza LighthouseCharacteristic lighthouse daltura located in SantAndrea, marina of
Melendugno. Melendugno
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Santa Maria di LeucaAn appealing tower perched dropping sheer into the sea on Punta Meliso. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesLighthouse of Torre CanneAn octagonal tower in the heart of Torre Canne, built starting from 1927. Fasano
Castles, towers and palacesTorre San Giovanni LighthouseBuilding symbol of Torre San Giovanni, important maritime fraction of the
city of Ugento. Ugento
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