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.
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.
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.
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.