Torre San Giovanni La Pedata
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Torre San Giovanni La Pedata

A square coastal tower by the sea at Lido San Giovanni, now absorbed into Gallipoli’s urban fabric and substantially altered by later restoration.

Torre San Giovanni La Pedata: what to know before you go

Sources are more precise: construction was awarded in 1582 to Marco Schero and may only have been completed after 1608. The tower survives, but many upper elements were rebuilt.

Lido San Giovanni tower

In Gallipoli municipality, a few metres from the sea.

Coordinates

About 40.04800, 18.00200.

Contract of 1582

Construction was awarded on 9 August 1582 to Marco Schero.

Timeline

Completion may have come only after 1608.

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Square plan

The original battered body measures about 10.40 m per side.

Structure

Two floors linked by a wall stair.

Heavily restored

Crown, parapet and several upper elements were largely rebuilt.

Good to know

Not everything visible is original 16th-century fabric.

Marine-biology station

Regional and specialist sources identify this use.

Opening

No current public opening timetable has been verified.

Watchtower chain

It linked Gallipoli’s fortifications to the north with Torre del Pizzo to the south.

Context

Part of the historic Ionian defence network.

Mostly an external visit

The tower is easy to appreciate from the surrounding urban area.

Respect

Do not enter spaces not clearly open to visitors.

Sea and families

The Lido San Giovanni shore is nearby, but the tower itself is not a beach.

For swimming

Use regular bathing accesses.

Parking and accessibility

Urban parking exists nearby, but rules and availability vary seasonally.

Specific needs

No dedicated tower parking or guaranteed internal access.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, water and sunscreen are enough for a short stop.

Idea

Combine with the seafront and Lido San Giovanni beaches.

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Torre San Giovanni La Pedata
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Frequently asked questions about Torre San Giovanni La Pedata

Location, access, sea, families, safety and practical information.

Where is it?
In Gallipoli, at Lido San Giovanni, a few metres from the sea.
When was it built?
Awarded in 1582 and possibly completed only after 1608.
Is it all original?
No. The lower body survives, while many upper parts were rebuilt.
How large is it?
About 10.40 m per side.
Which points did it communicate with?
Gallipoli fortifications and Torre del Pizzo.
Is it a marine-biology station?
Yes, according to regional and specialist sources.
Can I go inside?
No current public opening has been verified.
Good with children?
Yes as a short external urban stop.
Where to park?
Use legal urban parking around Lido San Giovanni.