The independent guide for those arriving by sea in Gallipoli.
The Angevin Castle almost entirely surrounded by sea, the baroque historic center on an island connected by a bridge, and the beaches that made Gallipoli the pearl of Salento. Part of the Porti Italia network of territorial guides — from the port to the territory, local experiences, transfers, hotels and much more.
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The Angevin-Aragonese Castle with the Rivellino, the baroque Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the Greek Fountain, and the alleys of the old town on the island. Practical guides with distances and local tips.
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Because it stands on a natural island at the center of the bay, almost entirely surrounded by sea, built starting in the 13th century by the Angevins to defend the city from Turkish raids.
Yes, the old town occupies an island connected to the mainland by a 17th-century bridge still walkable today.
The Angevin Castle, the baroque Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the Greek Fountain, and the alleys overlooking the fishing harbor are the main stops.
A protected natural area off Gallipoli, reachable by boat, known for its lighthouse and as one of the coast's most beloved excursion destinations.
About 40 km, reachable by train (Ferrovie del Sud Est), bus or car in about 40-50 minutes.
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"Kalì Polis, beautiful city, the Greeks called it — the Angevin Castle still floats on the water to protect that beauty."Porti Italia Network · Independent Territorial Guides
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