Castello baronale D'Amelj, Melendugno

Name: Castello baronale D'Amelj
Address: Melendugno, Italy

#2 among attractions in Melendugno

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The Melendugno castle or rather tower, now called the D'Amely baronial palace, was built on the edge of the ancient city walls of the present town in the province of Lecce.

Coordinates: 40°16'14"N, 18°20'11"E

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Castello baronale D'Amelj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roca Archaeological Site, Torre dell'Orso, Vernole, Castello di Acaja.

4.9 miE
Archaeological site
Roca Archaeological Site
125 min walk • Roca is an archaeological site located on the Adriatic coast of Apulia in Southern Italy, a few kilometres from the modern town of Melendugno and close to the city of Lecce.
4.9 miE
Ruins
Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno
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3.9 miNW
Town
Vernole
99 min walk • Vernole is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. The commune includes the village of Acaya, a fortified village with a castle.
4.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Castello di Acaja
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3.2 miSW
Church
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Town
Martano
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Forts and castles
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6.4 miSW
Town
Zollino
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5.3 miS
Town
Carpignano Salentino
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4.1 miW
Town
Caprarica di Lecce
105 min walk • Caprarica di Lecce is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce. It is located in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. Antonio Verri was a poet and writer who was born in the town.