Gallipoli is a beautiful white city that makes you think you're on the other side of the Mediterranean. Indeed, in history it was dominated by many peoples and also by the Saracens.

The old town is seen from afar and is located on an island that divides the city. The new city, on the other hand, is called 'New Borgo' and there is the modern glass palace, the 'skyscraper& rsquo; of the city.

In the vicinity of the palace is the Greek Fountain, which is a large fountain with two facades, whose origin does not & amp; egrave; very certain. It is believed to have been built by the Greeks, but from more recent studies it seems to be a construction of the Renaissance era. It still remains a beautiful monument, located near the entrance to the old town.

White, almost eastern, with narrow streets and palaces with internal courtyards, Gallipoli is located on a peninsula surrounded by an ancient city wall. In the past, the walls were used to protect the city from the raids of enemies, now it serves to protect it from storms and storms.

The great Angevin Castle, which guards the entrance, is immersed in the sea. It was built in '300 by Charles of Anjou on a previous fortress. In addition to the four towers on the corners was built, however later, the Rivellino, the fifth tower.
The castle cannot be visited because it houses the Guardia di Finanza, but the Rivellino in the summer is used as a cinema. In the ancient city you can visit, in addition to shops and alleys, the Baroque Clock Tower of the '700 and the various < strong>Baroque style noble palaces are very nice to see.