To see all the interesting places in this resort, one day is definitely not enough. The old part of the city is particularly worth mentioning, so upon arrival, it is advisable to get a map of Gallipoli with landmarks and set off to explore the surroundings.
We recommend starting the walk from the Old Town, or Citta. Within a small area of 3 km, you will find the sights of Gallipoli with wonderful names. Pay attention to the Cathedral of Saint Agatha. Inside the church, you will find paintings by artists from the 17th to 18th centuries, while the exterior is done in the Baroque style.
The map of Gallipoli with landmarks will reveal the history and interesting facts about the cathedral to tourists. Previously, an ancient church stood here. Now, the facade of the church is adorned with statues of Saint Agatha, after whom the landmark is named, as well as Saint Faustus and Sebastian, and Saint Mary and Teresa.
Local guides, when talking about the sights of Gallipoli in Russian, always mention the ancient Greek fountain, which is considered the oldest on the Italian coast according to historical facts. Built in the 3rd century BCE, it delights tourists with original reliefs depicting scenes from the "Metamorphoses" and Latin inscriptions. On the reverse side, you can see the city's coat of arms dating back to 1765.
In the photos of Gallipoli's landmarks, the main highlight is the main Mecca for tourists - the Angevin-Aragonese Castle. The fortress, built by the Byzantines in the 13th century, was later transformed by the Angevin and Aragonese dynasties. In ancient times, the 14th-century city walls had a total of 12 bastions.
Be sure to explore the Christian landmarks of the city of Gallipoli, including numerous churches such as San Francesco d'Assisi, San Domenico al Rosario with its monastery, Santa Maria della Purita, and many other remarkable architectural monuments.
When describing the landmarks of Gallipoli, mention is also made of the Palazzo Pirelli, built in the 16th century. The decoration of the palace is very similar to the reliefs of the oldest fountain in Italy.
