Lido San Giovanni tower
In Gallipoli municipality, a few metres from the sea.
Coordinates
About 40.04800, 18.00200.
Torre San Giovanni La Pedata: what to know before you go
The old page simply said late 16th century. 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.
Contract of 1582
Construction was awarded on 9 August 1582 to Marco Schero.
Timeline
Completion may have come only after 1608.
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.
Torre San Giovanni La Pedata
Reference coordinates: 40.048, 18.002.
Coordinates:
40.048,
18.002
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.