The Biancodonda Hotel is located in the historic center of Gallipoli in Via Genuino Pagliano. It is located between the ancient village and the Murattiano village, a few steps from the Fishing Port, with its characteristic paranze floating on the water, and the Angioino Castle, surrounded by the sea. Going towards the center you will discover the ancient beauties of this baroque and maritime city, such as the historical palaces, churches, the Greek Fountain: a fascinating journey back in time.
The city of Gallipoli has two ports: the Mercantile one, with an extension of 80,000 square meters, which extends along the part of the old city, and the Ancient one, or Peschereccio, located near the bridge and about fifty meters long, which houses the characteristic paranze Gallipoli fishermen. It is very suggestive to visit it at sunset, when the colors of the sky and the sea give life to a dreamy scenery.
One of the unmissable stops of your trip to Gallipoli is certainly the visit to the Cathedral Basilica of Sant’Agata, dedicated to the patron saint of the city of Salento. Also known as the Cathedral of Gallipoli, it is located in the historic center of the city and consists of three naves, separated by two rows of twelve Doric columns and twelve altars. The Basilica is considered a real art gallery given the large presence of paintings dating back to the ‘600 and ‘700.
About forty minutes from Biacodonda Hotel, one of the most visited tourist cities of Italy stands out: Lecce, an unmissable destination during your trip to Salento. Capital of Baroque art, Lecce is famous for the beauty of its historic center: spires, portals, churches, monuments and historic houses, which give it an indescribable charm. The beautiful Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the monumental Roman Amphitheater, the Duomo, the fulcrum of the religious life of the city and the Basilica of Santa Croce, symbol of the majesty of the Baroque of Lecce, are just some of the stages in this itinerary in the beauty of a timeless city.
One of the Countries near Gallipoli absolutely to discover is Santa Maria di Leuca, a small jewel located in the southernmost part of Salento. With a rich cultural, historical and natural heritage, the town is a must if you want to know unique places such as the Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrea, the Lighthouse, the second highest in Europe, and incredible beaches, such as Spiaggia del Ciolo, along the Adriatic coast, or the Marina di Felloniche, on the Ionian side.
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