Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Orologio An important monument of the historic center of Gallipolino is the Clock Tower. Built around the early 1700s the clock was subsequently incorporated. The structure consists of a small sailing bell tower where two bronze bells were originally placed, all surmounted by two coats of arms, the Bourbon one and that of the city of Gallipoli.
Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Omomorto The Omorto Tower was used for reasons of defence from the ships of the Saracens. It was erected in 1555 by the Count of Alessano, Andrea Gonzaga. The Tower of Omorto took this name because some human bones were found inside it. The tower was abandoned in the 17th century and since then the building has not undergone any restoration.
Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre Sabea Sabea Tower or Old Tower was built between the 16th and 17th centuries with the function of defending the coast from the threats of the Saracen pirates. Located north of Gallipoli, it became a military garrison in 1570 with the task of signaling the arrival of foreign ships.
Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre San Giovanni la Pedata Torre San Giovanni la Pedata was built around the 16th century in Lido San Giovanni di Gallipoli. From the beginning he had the function of defending the coastal stretch by the Saracen raids. It is characterized by a truncated pyramidal base ending in a square plan. It is accessed inside by a small door and consists of two floors communicating through a staircase to the wall.
Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Castiglione The Castiglione Tower was built in 1568 by the master Vicenzo Pugliese. In the 16th century, he was part of the group of defensive towers. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was knocked down so that at the moment there are only a few ruins left.
Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Cesarea The Casarea Tower is a coastal watchtower built from 1568 by Virgilio Pugliese, designed by the engineer Giovanni Tommaso Scala. The building was built with tuff blocks, has a quadrangular floor plan, and is 16 meters high. Today, the structure is the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza.
Salve - Walls, towers and gates Torre Pali Diroccato Torre Pali is one of the numerous coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century by Charles V to defend the Salento territory from the invasions of the Saracen pirates. At the time of construction, the tower was on the mainland, but due to coastal erosion, it is now completely surrounded by sea waters.
Tricase - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Palane The Palane Tower, 15 meters high, is part of the system of the watchtowers of the Salento peninsula. The structure was built in the 16th century, and has a plan with a pyramidal trunk, built with sandstone blocks.
Ugento - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mozza Diroccato The Mozza Tower is located in the town of Salento in the province of Lecce. The building was built in the 16th century on commission of King Charles V. During World War II, the tower was used by soldiers as a machine gun station. Over the years, this was restored.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Torre Rinalda This tower was built in the sixteenth century by the Spanish to defend Salento from the infamous Saracen pirates. The state of conservation is very bad as the top is completely destroyed and you can see only two windows that were used as louvers. The Salento seaside resort also took its name from the tower.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Torre Chianca Torre Chianca is an ancient watchtower that was built in 1569. It is majestic and 18 meters high, with sides 15.60 meters long each. This sixteenth-century tower was built by the Spanish to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The Tower is easily accessible by tourists and in an excellent state of preservation.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Porta Napoli Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch of Lecce, which marks the entrance to the historic center of the city. It is located in the vicinity of the square Arc de Triomphe
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Porta Rudiae Built on the ruins of an oldest collapsed door, the Rudiae Gate was rebuilt in 1703 by the noble Lecce Prospero Lubelli. The door consists of a single arch, flanked by two columns on each side resting on a podium and supporting a frieze.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Biagio Porta San Biagio is one of the three gateway to the ancient nucleus of Lecce, dedicated to San Biagio. It constitutes the southern access to the ancient urban nucleus and is located near Piazza d'Italia.
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.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Torre Veneri Torre Veneri is located along the Salento coast of the city of Lecce. It was built in the 16th century with the aim of defending the city from attacks by the Saracens. The tower is also built on two floors, on the ground floor there is a cistern and a stone staircase. The tower deserves to be seen, especially since it is a beautiful example of construction from the 16th century.
Soleto - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Vito The Porta San Vito was erected during the fourteenth century for reasons of defending the ancient city of Soleto. The structure is surmounted by a statue of the Madonna in stone. Today, the door is in excellent condition.
Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Chianca Torre Chianca is an ancient sixteenth-century tower built by the Spanish to defend Salento from attacks by Saracen pirates. Its construction began in 1569, and became one of the most impressive on the whole coast of Salento.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Torre Specchiolla Torre Specchiolla was built to defend itself against the attacks of the Saracens around the 16th century. It has two floors and has a square base structure in a truncated pyramidal shape. It is located on the cliff of Casalabate, very close to Lecce. Fortunately, today it is well preserved and this allows tourists to admire it in all its splendor.
Leverano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Federico II Leverano The Frederick II Tower has a quadrangular structure and is 28.65 meters high. The tower consists of four floors, divided by three floors. Inside is the coat of arms with three shields and the weapon of the D'Anjou.
Melendugno - Walls, towers and gates Torre di San Foca The tower of San Foca was built in 1568 by Antonio Saponaro, for defensive reasons against Turkish invasions. The building has a square base structure. After some restorations, today, the tower is home to the Harbor Authority.
Melendugno - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Roca Vecchia ruderi The Tower of Roca Vecchia is located in the Municipality of Melendugno, province of Lecce. Currently, the building is in a very bad state of preservation. There is only part of the walls left of the structure.
Morciano di Leuca - Walls, towers and gates Torre Vado The Vado Tower was erected in the 16th century by Charles V, for reasons of defending the Salento territory from the invasion of pirates. The tower has an access staircase and is divided on two floors with slits on the top.
Otranto - Walls, towers and gates Porta Alfonsina Porta Alfonsina was built during the fifteenth century as part of the city walls. It was commissioned by Alfonso of Aragon, from whom it also took its name. His is a polygonal structure, and it was built to defend the city from possible enemy attacks. Today, the building is in a good state of preservation.
Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Lapillo Torre Lapillo or Torre di San Tommaso is a watchtower recently restored among the largest in the territory. This has a square base structure and an access staircase with three arches below, of which the last one added only recently: the staircase ended with a drawbridge.
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.
Andrano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Sasso Diroccato The Torre del Sasso, also known as the “Tower of the Myth”, was built in the 16th century. This is a typical example of military architecture, built for defensive reasons. At the time, he had a system of cannons to warn the inhabitants of the surrounding areas in the event of danger. Currently, only the ruins are left, positioned more than 100 m above sea level.
Andrano - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Andrano ruderi The tower is of sixteenth-century origins and is located near the coastal area. In fact, we are talking only about what has remained from the original construction: a truncated conical structure, which at the time connected the north side with the south side.
Avetrana - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'orologio The Clock Tower or the so-called Civic Tower was built in the twelfth century. The building was built to secure the housing and a public clock. The Clock Tower is located in the main square of Avetrana. Over the centuries this watch has undergone many changes, the last one dates back to 1888 by the company Rizzo and Guglielmi. The Tower has a Gothic style.
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.
Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre Suda Torre Suda was built around the 16th century and its name comes from the fact that the tower, after having stopped military functions, was used as a water cistern for the inhabitants of Gallipoli. The Tower after the breathability seemed to sweat, hence the name. From this tower, the homonymous location was also named, which is a popular destination for many tourists during the summer.
Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Marchiello ruderi The Marchiello Tower was built in 1569. The tower is also known as Torre Imbrachielli and is 12 meters high. In 1967, the tower was renovated. Currently, there are only a few remains of the tower that demonstrate its circular structure.
Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Salignano The Tower of Salignano is located in the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, in Puglia. The building was built in 1550, for reasons of defense against pirate attacks. It has a circular structure, fifteen meters high and twenty meters wide. Recently, it has been refurbished and is used for various cultural activities.
Diso - Walls, towers and gates Torre Lupo The Lupo Tower is located about 105 meters above sea level, and was built at the end of the fifteenth century for reasons of defence against the Saracen attacks. The tower has a cylindrical shape, and is 7 meters high. Until 1986 the structure was in total abandonment, later it became private property. However, it is currently in a very bad state of preservation.
Galatone - Walls, towers and gates Torre Alto Lido The Tower of Alto Lido was built in 1565 by Viceroy Don Pietro da Toledo. Since it was about 71 meters above sea level, the tower had the function of controlling the coast. The building has a truncated conical structure, with a cylindrical plan. Inside there are two rooms and a wall staircase.
Lecce - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Parco Located in the heart of Lecce, it is one of the most symbolic monuments of the city of the of medieval and Renaissance period. The tower, more than 23 meters high and built on three levels, is surrounded by a moat in which were bred bears.
Salve - Walls, towers and gates Masseria del Fano The farm of Fano stands at the top of the eastern side of the Canal, a short distance from the archaeological site of the “Chiusa”. It dominates the entire area and offers panoramic views across the surrounding area.
Salve - Walls, towers and gates Villaggio Protoappenninico di Spigolizzi The ProtoApennine Village of Spigolizzi was created In the 15th century to defend itself against the attacks of the Turks. The Salvesi built a small but well-equipped Fortilizio, thanks to which they valiantly resisted the assaults of the Barbarian privateers.