What to do in Salento Peninsula

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Gallipoli Castle showing general coastal views, heritage architecture and château or palace
Arco di Trionfo which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Piazza Sant\'Oronzo featuring night scenes and heritage architecture
Gallipoli Port which includes a marina and general coastal views
Roman Amphitheater showing a ruin and heritage architecture

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Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(32 area reviews)

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

Lecce Historic Center
Ostuni Cathedral showing religious elements, heritage architecture and street performance

Ostuni Historic Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills and Ostuni Cathedral.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Histotic Center

4/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Brindisi Histotic Center include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Lungomare Regina Margherita or Castello Svevo di Brindisi while you're exploring the area.

Brindisi Histotic Center
Otranto Castle featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Otranto Historic Centre

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Otranto Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Otranto Cathedral or Otranto Waterfront.

Otranto Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle which includes château or palace, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historical sites and beaches. Make a stop by Gallipoli Fish Market or Gallipoli Castle while you're exploring the area.

Gallipoli Historic Center
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Specchiarica

If you're spending some time in Specchiarica, Ionian Sea and Rosario Church are top sights worth seeing.

Specchiarica

Day trip destinations from Salento Peninsula