Torre San Giovanni
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Torre San Giovanni is a frazione of the comune of Ugento, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), southern Italy. It is located on the south-western coast of the Salento peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea.
History
In the past it hosted an important Roman harbour and a relevant trade centre, as archeological discoveries testify.[http://www.italyworldclub.com/puglia/lecce/ugento.htm Ugento], italyworldclub.com{{cite web|url=http://www.comune.ugento.le.it/citta_territorio/TorreSanGiovanni.php|title=Frazione di Torre San Giovanni|publisher=comune.ugento.le.it}}
The octagonal tower devoted to San Giovanni was built in 1565 and is located on a tiny peninsula which once surrounded the small port. Inside the tower there is a fresco painted by San Giovanni. On top of the tower there is a lighthouse.
See also
References
External links
- [http://www.comune.ugento.le.it Comune di Ugento Official website] {{in lang|it}}
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Category:Frazioni of the Province of Lecce