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Things to see in Gallipoli
In Gallipoli the atlas lists 16 historic places: 5 museums, 3 fortresses and towers, 3 historic villas and palaces, 2 lighthouses, 1 castle, 1 archaeological site and 1 historic theatre.
Of these, 2 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Aragonese Castle, castle in Gallipoli, Italy.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (100% of dated places).
- 16historic places
- 19,561inhabitants
- 12 maltitude
The town
Gallipoli (Salentino: Caḍḍìpuli) is a town of 20,600 inhabitants in the Apulia region of Italy, on the west coast of Salento Peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea. Gallipoli has become one of the main Italian tourist destinations for summer holidays, because of its beach resorts, enchanting historic center and vibrant nightlife.
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16 places
Museums 5
Fortresses and towers 3
Villas and palaces 3
Castles 1
Archaeological sites 1
Historic theatres 1
Getting there
By plane: Brindisi Airport (BDS IATA known as Aeroporto del Salento), Contrada Baroncino, ☏ +39 0831 411 7406. The airport is 65 km (40 miles) north of Gallipoli, that can be reached from here through the efficient bus services or renting a car.
The companies that provide a car-rental service from the airport of Brindisi are
Autoeuropa, ☏ +39 0831 412589, 08:00-23:00.
Autovia, ☏ +39 0831 412672, toll-free: +39 199 240 612
Avis, ☏ +39 0831 418826, 08:00-23:30.
Budget, ☏ +39 0831 418826, 08:00-23:30.
Europcar, ☏ +39 0831 412061,:00-23:00.
Hertz, ☏ +39 0831 182 2843. 08:00-23:00.
Locauto, ☏ +39 0831 412882. 08:00-23:00.
Winrent, ☏ +39 0831 411253. 08:00-21:00.
By train: Gallipoli is well served by regional trains via Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE)
Gallipoli railway station (Stazione di Gallipoli), Via XX Settembre (Close to Corso Roma and few minutes by foot from the bridge that leads to the old town.). The main station of the town, with a station building dating back to 1885.
By bus: Various private bus companies provides links from cities of Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland to Gallipoli
Flixbus from 32 destinations in Italy and Europe, like Hannover, Munich, Nuremberg, Pescara, Pompeii, Rimini, Rome, Siena.
Marino Bus from Florence, Frankfurt, Lyon, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Stuttgart, Zurich and many other localities.
Marozzi from Avellino, Bari, Benevento, Rome.
Miccolis from Caserta, Matera, Metaponto, Naples, Pompeii, Potenza, Salerno.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Old city: The island of the historic centre is characterized by the present of various churches, all of them built in Baroque style. The narrow alleys are surrounded by enchanting white and cream-colored houses, that make this zone similar to a Greek or Arab old city.
Cathedral (Basilica di Sant'Agata). It has been declared Italian national monument in 1940. Free entry. Santa Maria della Purità. Baroque church built in 1665 overlooking the Seno della Purità (Cove of the Purity). The sober facade hides a single nave interior rich of paintings, one by Luca Giordano. Free entry. San Francesco d'Assisi. Ancient medieval church of the 13th century, completely renovated in the 18th century in baroque architectural style. The two aisles contains ten richly decorated altars. Free entry. Angevin-Aragonese Castle (Castello angioino-aragonese). A wooden drawbridge permits the entry to this imposing defensive structure of the 11th century, rebuilt and restored several times. It is border by the sea on three sides, while the semi-circular bastion, overlooking the modern centre, is completely surrounded by the waters of the Seno del Canneto (Cove of the Cane field). Santissimo Crocifisso.
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