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What To See near San Vito dei Normanni

Brindisi (9 Km)

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.

Brindisi (9 Km)

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 (9 Km)

Riserva Naturale Marina di Torre Guaceto

The Torre Guaceto Marine Nature Reserve is a protected marine area of Puglia, entrusted to the port authority of Brindisi, located on the Adriatic coast of Upper Salento. The Guaceto Tower in 1981 was declared a wetland of international interest and in 1987 the plan was realized for the establishment of a marine reserve on behalf of the Ministry of Merchant Navy. In the Ministerial Decree of 4 February 2000, the State Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto was established.

Ostuni (13 Km)

Spiaggia di Torre Pozzella

Ostuni (14 Km)

Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale

The Museum of Pre-Classical Civilizations of the Southern Murgia was opened to the public on 14 May 1989. The Museum is located in the rooms of the former monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi. It contains materials found in an archaeological area in the municipality of Ostuni. The most interesting are the cast of the Woman of Ostuni, some ceramics and ornaments ranging from the Paleolithic to the age of metals.

Ostuni (14 Km)

Cattedrale

Torre Santa Susanna (14 Km)

San Pietro in Crepacore

It is assumed that the construction dates back to around the 7th - 8th century during the Lombard-Byzantine War, on the ruins of a Roman villa of the Augustan age, of which some parts were used architectural.

Francavilla Fontana (18 Km)

Castello Imperiali

Imperiali Castle was built in 1450 at the behest of Giovanni Antonio del Balzo Orsini. The intent was to offer the city a fortress that could support any enemy siege. The Castle is named after the feudal lords who bought it in 1572 and made it a stately residence.

Brindisi (19 Km)

Castello Svevo o di Terra

The Swabian Castle of Brindisi, also known as Castello di Terra, is the oldest in the city. The construction of the castle began in 1227 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II. At the center of the trapezoidal courtyard stands the castle, surrounded by a high wall. The castle has six towers: two in circular shape, three with a square plan and one pentagonal. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it underwent reconstructions, keeping the original structure intact.

Brindisi (19 Km)

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 (19 Km)

Castello Aragonese

The Swabian-Aragonese castle in Brindisi, built at the behest of Emperor Frederick II in 1227,is located on Liberty Street,in the historic city center. A beautiful old building of Swabian age that served as protection of the town

Brindisi (20 Km)

Spiaggia sabbiosa

Brindisi (20 Km)

Bastione Carlo V

The city of Brindisi owes its defensive system to the Romans and, then, to the Spanish family of the Aragonese. This system includes castles, doors and ramparts. Among the latter, it should certainly be mentioned that of Charles V, which has a typical structure of the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, with stubby fortresses and merloni and develops on a triangular plan. The ramparts are currently used by the Municipal Administration to promote exhibitions and events.

Brindisi (20 Km)

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 (20 Km)

La Chiesa della Santissima Trinità

The Holy Trinity Church, also known as the Church of Saint Lucia, was erected in the twelfth century, there are interesting frescoes and a wooden crucifix in the interior. It's worth paying a visit to the crypt inside.

Brindisi (20 Km)

La Chiesa di San Giovanni Sepolcro

The Church of St. John Sepulchre, in Brindisi, Puglia, is a charming building probably built in the twelfth century. In its interior there are interesting frescoes and a portal decorated with bas-relief.

Brindisi (20 Km)

Palazzo Dionisi

The palace overlooks the homonymous square. The style of the building is Venetian, and the facade is richly decorated. It is an ancient structure, located near the sea.

Brindisi (20 Km)

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.

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PIETRA 800 ROOMS & FASHION - >Mesagne

PIETRA 800 ROOMS & FASHION

Mesagne (8 Km) - C.Da Ferrizzuolo S.N.

e-mail www +393337053428

I LUOGHI DEL SOLE - >San Michele Salentino

I LUOGHI DEL SOLE

San Michele Salentino (10 Km) - C.Da Sardella S.N.

e-mail www +393482653995

CASEMARE - >Ostuni

CASEMARE

Ostuni (17 Km) - Via Petrolla - Villanova Di Ostuni S.N.

e-mail www +39804553027

VERDEGIADA - >Brindisi

VERDEGIADA

Brindisi (18 Km) - Via Prov.Le S.Vito 195/B

e-mail www +39330452724

MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE - >Ceglie Messapica

MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE

Ceglie Messapica (19 Km) - C.Da Pisciacalze S.N.

e-mail www +39831381371

LA CORTE DEGLI ULIVI - >Villa Castelli

LA CORTE DEGLI ULIVI

Villa Castelli (21 Km) - C.Da Pezza La Corte S.N.

e-mail www +393288539511

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Destinations nearby

Carovigno

It is 7,9 Km away - about 12 minutes

Latiano

Latiano

It is 13,8 Km away - about 16 minutes

Mesagne

It is 14,6 Km away - about 19 minutes

Ostuni

It is 14,6 Km away - about 23 minutes

Ceglie Messapica

Ceglie Messapica

It is 18,7 Km away - about 25 minutes

Francavilla Fontana

Francavilla Fontana

It is 19,1 Km away - about 24 minutes

Brindisi

It is 21,8 Km away - about 29 minutes

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