The pearl of the Jonio in. Greek "a beautiful city" or "Kalè polis", originaly it was a messapico centre, later a Greek colony, in 265 B.C it, became subdued by the Romans. Its narrow and tortuous roads, white houses, give it an Oriental charm. Built on a promontory and an isle joined by a bridge.
Around the ancient city you can see a beautiful scenic road "the Riviera" with views of the sea and the coast.

To visit:

The cathedral dedicated to St. Agatha with an interior dating from in 1629-1630;
The Greek fountain with bas-reliefs of classical age in a baroque frame, is the most ancient monumental fountain of Italy (reconstructed in 1560).
The castle, with cylindrical towers to defend the ancient port, in front of Rivellino on the sea. Art exhibitions, craftwork and cultural shows are organized in the castle in the summer.
The church of S.Maria del Canneto dating from 1600 where the fishermen gather in prayer before going out to fish.
On the waterfront other interesting churches: the church of the puritita rises in the face of the Jonio in the neighbourhoods of an inlet (the beach of the purity ), the façade represents the Virgin with child and to the two sides St.Giuseppe, and St. Francesco of Assisi. The church of Saint Domenico, of the Crucifix, of St. Francesco of Assisi.
Here, too, a series of buildings in baroque style, the Pirelli building of 1500 with elegant balcony with double lancet window, Tafuri building with its elegant rococo frames.

The crystalline sea and the beach of white sand in Gallipoli allows a relaxing vacation but also a dynamic one of sport (sailing, windsurf, water scooters, trips and excursions by boat).

Not far from Gallipoli there is' the island of St. Andrew, a natural park where many colored plants grow and where a special kind of endangered race gull is reproduced.
Fish restaurants ,antique shops, pubs and discoes, holiday villages, big hotels, campsites provide complete tourism.

It is the seat of the center of the "baroque prize" where entertainers win prizes every year. At carneval choreography accompany the allegorical wagons.
On July 24th and 25th the party of s. Christine evokes ancient but still fascinating traditions.