Italian Town of Gallipoli, (Italy) - Travel Guide by GeoBeats

Take a tour of Italian Town of Gallipoli in Gallipoli, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The new and the old come together on the Ionian coast of Italy, in the town of Gallipoli. Due to its pristine waterfront location and its gentle south Italian climate, the town has gained a reputation as a year round destination. Gallipoli, which means beautiful city in Greece, was originally a part of greater Greece before being usurped by the Roman Empire. The old city holds many medieval churches, such as this delicately sculpted 17th century baroque cathedral. The medieval residences around the Old Town attest to its long and often tumultuous history. This port was constructed around the 18th century, and was once the region's largest olive oil market. This town's architecture is capped by the towering 13th century Byzantine castle, visible over much of the town's roofs.