When you arrive in the land of pasta and olive oil, be sure to get a map of Gallipoli in Russian. With it you will never miss the most prominent places in the resort and familiarise yourself with all the sights.
Gallipoli is divided into two parts on the map as the resort consists of an old and a new town divided by a narrow strip of sea with a beautiful old bridge.
Kalepolis, which means 'beautiful town' in Greek, is in fact incredibly exciting and fantastic. The ancient architecture, the unimaginable scenery, the maritime beauty. You are sure to forget you have to find a map of Gallipoli with the hotels and you are advised to get your copy at the airport.
The peculiarity of this Italian resort is that the city is divided into two parts: old and new. You can decide for yourself whether you wish to stay in the bustling and colourful skyscrapers or in the older, historical part of town. Ponte Cittavecchia, the bridge between the past and the present, serves as the only link between the city.
Once in the old town, it's like being transported back to the Middle Ages. You won't find pompous and wide squares here, but the real virtue of the areas in the centre of the old part of Gallipoli are the narrow streets. Each one is an architectural masterpiece that preserves the mystery of its ancient inhabitants.
The main thoroughfare of the old town, where life bustles and thrives, is Via de Pace Antonietta, a street of souvenir shops, boutiques and restaurants. If you ask fellow travellers what parts of Gallipoli you know best, most will suggest the old part of town not far from the main street in Via de Pace Antonietta.
The historic districts lure tourists with their architectural delights. But even the ordinary streets and houses, paved in yellow and white maritime limestone, create a unique atmosphere of the resort.
The new town, or Borgo, is the exact opposite of the old part of the coast. Business-minded, hustling and bustling, the locals differ markedly from the population of old Gallipoli.
You'll find banks, drugstores, clubs, shopping malls, skyscrapers, and supermarkets here. Borgo also has a main street that mirrors the essence of the new Gallipoli district, Via Roma.
