Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Mesagne The Mesagne Gate dates back to 1784. It belongs to medieval times. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. Porta Mesagne connected with the Bastion of San Giacomo.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Lecce The Lecce Gate dates back to 1464. It was built by Ferdinand of Aragon. After the deep restorations it was extended and completed in 1530 by Carlo V. The building has special architectural elements and decorative urban art in the Brindisi area. It is now open to the public.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mattarelle The Mattarelle Tower dates back to the 16th century. It was built in 1567 by the masons Virgilio Pugliese and Giovanni Parise. The Tower is located in a strategic and panoramic point. It has a square plan (pyramidal trunk shape). The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. The Tower offers a beautiful panoramic view of the sea coast.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Bastione San Giacomo The castle was built in the times of Emperor Charles V, designed and built by the military architect Ferdinando de Alarcon. The medieval building, on different heights of its five elevations, is equipped with two floors: a ground floor and one basement. The typical particular architecture has constantly attracted attention and, currently, being a municipal property, it is used and used as a venue for exhibitions and conferences.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Cavallo The construction of the Horse Tower ended in 1301. It was initially commissioned by King Charles I of Anjou, a project that did not have a good end, but the work continued until the rule of Charles II. Its structure was clearly determined by the King before building himself, who made a detailed draft of the building's project. On the façade were placed the coats of arms of the tower, of the Eucharist and the two Columns, symbol of the city. After no more than two centuries, the tower became damaged.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Mura Messapiche resti These are the old walls of the city of the Messapici, or rather say what is left of them. Their length is up to 2 km and are well positioned to protect the whole area, a typical example of military architecture. During the various bombings over the years, many parts of the walls were destroyed, as a result, today we find only the remains.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Punta Penne The Punta Penne Tower is located in Brindisi, located near the sea. In the past, the building was very tall, but over time it was cut. In 1568 Giovanni Parise rebuilt the tower.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Testa At 7km from Brindisi, there is the Torre Testa, formerly called Torre Testa di Gallico. It has a dominant position, advanced on the sea with a clear ledge, also taking advantage of the supply of the waters of the river, today Canale Giancola. The first attestations are already in the Paleolithic period until the Bronze Age.
Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Regina Giovanna The tower is assumed that it was built in the 15th century, while the name is not sure if it was put on it for the honor of Queen Joanna I or II of Naples. Verbal testimonies declare the existence of a statue of the homonymous queen, of which there are no traces left. At the time, it was probably used to have visual contacts with the Castle of Serranova. It is currently privately owned.