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Beautiful place in Puglia

General view of the city and the port of Torre San Giovanni

Excellent stopping point for a swim in the splendid crystal clear sea, with a view of Gallipoli

Life is beautiful, but the beautiful life is more beautiful.....

Gallipoli is a city in the province of Lecce overlooking the Ionian Sea. Its name means "beautiful city" in Greek and is divided into two parts: the historic center, which stands on a fortified island full of monuments and churches, and the new village, which extends over the mainland. It is famous for its white sand beaches and crystal clear water, but it is also a city of culture, tradition and history.

Among the most fascinating aspects of Puglia there are undoubtedly the large palaces, castles and farms, symbols of a past of nobles and slaves. Among these, the Baronial Palace of Collepasso stands out, of still uncertain origins but whose artistic and historical value is very evident. Built with typical Lecce stone, the clean square shapes date back to the Norman-Swabian domination, while the square in front is very reminiscent of the Spanish "plaza de armas".

A beautiful cycle path crosses the dunes near the beach. I expect it to be very busy in the summer, but you may enjoy cycling in the spring.

Casarano is located in south-western Salento, in the province of Lecce and has a historic center full of Baroque churches and palaces, such as the mother church, the Palazzo D'Aquino, and a crypt of the Crucifix with Byzantine frescoes and a column dedicated to the patron saint Saint John the Almoner.