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Gallipoli was originally inhabited by the Messapians and then by the Greeks, who called it Kalé Polis, meaning "beautiful city." During this period, Gallipoli ruled vast territories, minting its own coins until it was subjugated to Rome in 265 BC, becoming a military station and an independent municipality. The Castle: A 16th-century castle incorporating the former Angevin fortification and including lunettes surmounted by a circular tower. The Cathedral: Dedicated to Saint Agatha, this cathedral is a fine example of Salento Baroque. The splendid façade was completed in 1696 and contains a considerable number of 17th- and 18th-century paintings from the Salento School. The Church of Purity: A splendid church richly decorated in stucco whose walls contain an exceptional number of paintings.

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