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 palacesMarchesale Castriota PalaceThe Palace of Melpignano was born as a defensive structure, but in
peacetime it became a noble and elegant residence, a treasure trove of
precious paintings. Melpignano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo MontenegroPalazzo Montenegro in Brindisi, an elegant seventeenth- century building,
overlooks the promenade Regina Margherita. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PalmieriThe 16th-century Palmieri Palace named after the marquis of enlightenment;
offers a journey into the history and culture of the Griko country. Martignano
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PantaleoPalazzo Pantaleo is one of the few remaining intact 18th-century buildings
in Taranto. It houses inside it the Ethnographic Museum Alfredo Majorano. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PerezThe seventeenth-century Palazzo Perez, nearby the Cathedral square, is a
beautiful example of civil architecture in Brindisi. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo RipaPalazzo Ripa in Brindisi, an elegant sixteenth-century noble palace, keeps
centuries of history in its clear, simple and symmetric forms. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesSigismondo Castromediano PalaceThe noble palace of the Duke Sigismondo Castromediano, in the old heart of
Cavallino, is a treasure trove of art. Cavallino
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo VernazzaThe long and fascinating history of Palazzo Vernazza, unravels over the
centuries from the ancient Messapi to Baroque embroidery. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesPonte girevoleEmblem of the city of Taranto, this bridge connects the island of the
ancient village to the modern city. Taranto
Castles, towers and palacesPorta AlfonsinaAlso known as Torre Alfonsina, it is the door of access to the ancient
heart of the city of Martiri. Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesPozzelle di PirroComplex water collection system, located just outside the Zollino area Zollino
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Amati, Torre Capece or del Vento, Norman Tower of Porta GrandeTorre Amati, Torre Capece and Torre of Porta Grande, appealing buildings,
stand in the town centre of Cisternino. Cisternino
Castles, towers and palacesTorre CastiglioneLocated on the Ionian coast, very little remains of this watchtower today. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre CesareaWith a quadrangular shape, Torre Cesarea erected in about 1500 to defend
the coast from continued attacks from the sea. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre ChiancaGuarding the homonymous cove, Torre Chianca is located on the coast north
of Porto Cesareo. Porto Cesareo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del Fiume di GalatenaBuilt at the request of Charles V, this tower is known as the “Four
columns”, which are the remains of the corner bastions at the base. Nardò
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del PizzoBuilt under the dominion of Charles V, Torre del Pizzo rises to defend the
Ionian coast of Salento. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesTorre del SoliseTorre del Solise, probably of the sixteenth century, stands in the old town
centre of Latiano. Latiano
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre di Belloluogo e Torre del ParcoThe former the residence of Maria d'Enghien, and the latter the home of
Count Orsini del Balzo, the Torre di Belloluogo and the Torre del Parco are
precious containers of the history of Lecce and Salento. Lecce
Castles, towers and palacesTorre FedericianaA stone sentinel in the historic center of Leverano, the tower commissioned
by Frederick II has been watching over the small Salento village since
1220. Leverano
Castles, towers and palacesTorre MarchielloLocated on the coastline between Leuca and Felloniche, it is a watchtower
that was built during the Saracen raids. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesTorre MinervinoBuilt to defend the east coast of Salento, the Tower is a part of the
system of towers of Santa Cesarea Terme. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Porto MiggianoOne of the watchtowers located on the Adriatic coast, it was built to
protect the port of Miggiano from the Saracens. Santa Cesarea Terme
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)