
Guided Tours in Gallipoli
Gallipoli, Kalè Polis. Itinerary in the 'beautiful city
Private tour or for organized groups
Tour Description
A tour of the city of Gallipoli, the 'beautiful city' (in Greek, Kalè Polis), to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an authentic fishing village.
The narrow streets of the old town, located on an island, form a labyrinth of paths lined with ancient 'court houses,' the grand Baroque Cathedral of Sant'Agata built in the characteristic tuff stone, carparo, and imposing 16th- and 17th-century buildings. A circuit of walls, the Angevin Castle, and a group of small churches managed by the Confraternities, with their colorful facades facing the sea, ensured protection for the city.
The itinerary follows the coastline, encountering one after another the churches of the Rosario, the Crocifisso, Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Francesco d’Assisi, with the famous statue of the 'Malladrone,' and the priceless church of Santa Maria della Purità. The latter, once belonging to the Brotherhood of the Port Unloaders, is a true art gallery, entirely covered with valuable paintings, including one attributed to Luca Giordano. In the sacristy of the church, the statues of Christ Dead and the Madonna Desolata are also kept, which are carried in procession at dawn on Holy Saturday, one of the most evocative rituals of Holy Week in Salento.
A stone bridge connects the old town with the modern city. Sea and faith intertwine in the area of the old harbor, where the Sanctuary of Madonna del Canneto and the small chapel of Santa Cristina are located, with fishermen traditionally sitting in the shade, mending their nets. In the past, the famous Gallipoli lamp oil, produced in the 35 underground olive presses of the old town, was exported throughout Europe from here.
WHAT WE WILL VISIT
Greek Fountain
Church of Madonna del Canneto and Chapel of Santa Cristina
Castle
Cathedral of Sant'Agata
Underground Olive Press
Confraternity Churches
Church of Purity
INFO
Option for extra entry to the Underground Olive Press
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MEETING POINT WITH THE GUIDE
Greek Fountain, Corso Roma, Gallipoli LE
DURATION
2 hours
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
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