Gallipoli is one of the most loved cities of Salento. For years it has been considered the undisputed protagonist of the Apulian summer. Its name derives from the Greek "Kale polis". It means "city as youthful ". In fact it shows me in all its splendor to the many tourists who every year storm its beaches postcard.
Over the centuries the city has experienced various dominations. Known is the Spanish period which has contributed to increasing its artisan activities and merchant traffic. Thanks to this domination, the city subsequently became richer and more important. During the Bourbon period, it became the district capital. Instead today it is one city tourist. Each year it receives important awards.
A maze of narrow streets and churches in the Baroque style
Il historic center of Gallipoli it is characterized by a maze of narrow streets. From this characteristic it is easy to trace its Greek origins. Also on the sides of the alleys there are ancient palaces and churches in Baroque. In all there are twenty. In addition, eight deconsecrated ones are added to the latter. Among the churches that deserve to be visited, the Cathedral of Sant'Agata. It is considered a real baroque architectural masterpiece. Furthermore, another characteristic church is the one dedicated to San Francesco d'Assisi. Note that inside there is a wooden statue depicting one of the thieves crucified next to the Savior. We are talking about the Statue of the Malladrone.
Undisputed symbol of the beauty of this Salento town is the imposing Angevin-Aragonese Castle. It can only be visited externally. In fact, tourists can only access the highest area called Rivelino. This area in the summer is transformed into an open-air cinema where interesting and unmissable art cinema reviews are organized.
In the center of Gallipoli precisely near the bridge that connects the old part with the new village, there is a beautiful one Greek fountain made at the end of the XNUMXth century by a local sculptor. It is considered a work of vivid realism. It is a mythological representation. In fact, scenes representing the three metamorphoses of the goddesses Dirce, Salmace and Biblide are carved on it.
The most beautiful beaches of the Ionian Sea
Gallipoli is part of the Ionian coast. Therefore its beaches are characterized by white dunes. The latter are interspersed with cliffs that open to beaches and create real hidden corners. Every year we find this area at the top of the rankings of Legambiente. Among the most crowded beaches with tourists we point out The Purity, Bay Verde, Punta of Swine.
They are so popular because they look like sandy bays surrounded by a suggestive Mediterranean scrub. Therefore they resemble the beaches of the tropics seen in postcards. Gallipoli also offers the possibility to enjoy wild beaches such as the Lido di San Giovanni, Punta Lace, Lido delle Conchiglie o Rivabella. In fact they are ideal for those who love tranquility and contact with and gentle cosmetics immaculate. This is the area to enjoy intense hours of relaxation and tranquility.
