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 palacesTorre QuadrataTorre Quadrata in San Pietro Vernotico, is an old fortified tower, located
in the central square of the town, nearby the seventeenth-century mother
church. San Pietro Vernotico
Castles, towers and palacesTorre SabeaBuilt in the 16th century, this watchtower stands on the Gallipoli coast. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesTorre San Giovanni La PedataBuilt in the 16th century, it immediately served to defend the coastline. Gallipoli
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Santa CesareaAlso known as Torre Belvedere, is one of the many defensive towers, built
in the 16th century, all along the coast of Salento. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Santa SabinaTorre Santa Sabina, imbued with the scent of salt, is a characteristic
building by the coast, a few steps away from the town centre of the borough
of Carovigno. Carovigno
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Specchia di GuardiaThis tower was built in the 16th century to defend the coast and overlooks
the rocky coast and the naturally growing flora. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesTorrione dell'InfernoIt is a fortress built at the end of the 15th century during the Aragon age
to protect the city from Turkish invasions. Brindisi
Castles, towers and palacesVilla SticchiVilla Sticchi looms over the Adriatic Sea with its eastern dome and has
been shaping the skyline of Santa Cesarea Terme since the 19th century. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesVillas in Santa Maria di LeucaElegant liberty-style forms and oriental motifs characterised the magical
architectures along the promenade, embellished by wonderful villas and
noble palaces. Castrignano del Capo
Castles, towers and palacesHistoric Villas of CenateGroup of extraordinary Baroque villas in the locality of Cenate, a stone's
throw from Nardò. Nardò- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Bacile di CastiglionePalazzo Bacile di Castiglione still belongs to the family of the same name, which has turned part of it into a luxurious tourist residence. Spongano
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo BaronalePalazzo Baronale, built at the end of the 16th century, overlooks the main square of the small town of Cellino San Marco. Cellino San Marco
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo baronale GiustinianiThe rooms of palazzo Giustiniani disclose the life of the noblemen, discovering also its architectural secrets. Caprarica di Lecce
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Ciullo and Chapel della Madonna ImmacolataOf the modern age is Palazzo Ciullo, named after the owners who had their herald painted in one of the rooms. Santa Cesarea Terme
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedilePalazzo del Sedile in Oria, once the seat of the Decurioni (members of the former municipal administration), is nowadays a buzzing place for art, housing temporary exhibitions. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo di cristallo (former convent of Dominicans)Palazzo di cristallo in Latiano, an elegant sixteenth century building, has really precious architectural elements and decorations. Latiano
- Castles, towers and palacesMarchesale De Franchis PalaceBuilt in the 1600s by the feudal lords of the time, the De Franchis marquis palace has recently come back to life thanks to a thorough restoration. Taviano
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Martini CarissimoA valuable testament to Mannerist-Renaissance architecture from the XVIII century, the Palazzo Martini Carissimo in Oria now hosts exhibitions and cultural initiatives. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo PetrucciThe 17th-century palace dominates Trepuzzi Corso Umberto I and houses a private library of works between the 16th and 20th centuries. Trepuzzi
- Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo SpecolizziBuilt in the 14th century, it is the ancient manor of the Specolizzi family. Gallipoli
- Castles, towers and palacesBishop's palacePalazzo Vescovile in Oria, dating back to the 16th century, keeps inside its wonderful courtyard several archaeological finds of different periods. Oria
- Castles, towers and palacesBaldassarra Tower, Alfonso Tower, Colombaia Tower and Lupo TowerDating back to the 16th century, the four towers are a landmark in the history of Marittima. Diso
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre CarnaraOnce used as charnel house, nowadays part of the cathedral of Oria. Oria
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)