Torre Santa Caterina

#3775 among destinations in Italy

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Torre Santa Caterina is a coastal tower of Salento located in the town of Nardò in the locality of Santa Caterina. Located about 60 m above sea level surrounded by a dense pine forest, it was built in the 16th century with defensive functions to make the coast of the Salento peninsula safer.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°8'28"N, 17°59'19"E

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Torre Santa Caterina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta del Cavallo, Nardò Cathedral, Torre dell'Alto, Torre Uluzzo.

1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grotta del Cavallo
46 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Puglia, Italy, the Grotta del Cavallo stands as a testament to the prehistoric human activity that once thrived within its depths. This cave, though unassuming in its exterior beauty, holds significant importance in the field of...
3.5 miNE
Civic center, Church
Nardò Cathedral, Nardò
89 min walk • Nardò Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Nardò, province of Lecce, region of Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Formerly the seat of the bishops of Nardò, since 1986 it has been the episcopal seat of the diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli.
0.6 miW
Tower
Torre dell'Alto
17 min walk • Torre Santa Maria dell'Alto, or simply Torre dell'Alto, is a coastal tower in Salento located in the municipality of Nardò and falling within the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park.
2.1 miNW
Ruins, Tower
Torre Uluzzo
53 min walk • Torre Uluzzo, or Crustano, is a coastal tower of Salento located in the municipality of Nardò and falling within the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park. Smaller in size than the other surrounding towers, it was erected in the second half...
5.2 miSE
Town
Sannicola
133 min walk • One of the town's most prominent attractions is the historic Church of San Domenico, a stunning example of Baroque architecture that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the church's façade and step inside to marvel at its...
4.4 miE
Locality
Galatone
113 min walk • One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a stunning example of Baroque architecture. Visitors can marvel at the intricate designs and ornate details of the church, which has been a focal point of the town for centuries.
3.3 miNW
Park
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano
84 min walk • The Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano regional nature park is a protected natural area in Puglia located in the province of Lecce established by Regional Law No. 6 of March 15, 2006.
4.5 miNW
Tower
Torre Inserraglio
116 min walk • Torre Inserraglio is a seaside resort in the Ionian Sea and a fraction of the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce. It is located on the coastal road between Porto Cesareo and Gallipoli, between Sant'Isidoro and Porto Selvaggio, and is...
6.6 miSE
Town
Alezio
169 min walk • Alezio is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.