The town is located by the Ionian Sea, on the west coast of the Salento Peninsula. The town of Gallipoli is divided into two parts, the modern … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

According to a legend, the city was founded in ancient times by Idomeneus of Crete. Pliny the Elder attributes the foundation to the ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

Nearest airports are Brindisi, 88 kilometres (55 mi), and Bari, 200 kilometres (120 mi). Gallipoli can be reached from both of them via a freeway, the … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

A sophisticated gay scene has developed around Gallipoli, often referred to as “Gay-lipoli”. The city is particularly well known as a destination for … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

• Angevine-Aragonese Castle, built in the 13th century by the Byzantines. It was largely remade under the Angevins and the ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

In past times the economy of Gallipoli was based on the international wine and oil commerce. Nowadays its most important activities are based on fishing and tourism.
Tourism is enjoyable throughout the year, due to the mild … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ

The local football team is the Gallipoli Calcio. The team won the 2005–06 Serie C2/C championship. They were promoted to Serie B for the first time in the club's short history after winning the 2008–09 Serie C1/B championship, although were instantly relegated … ਹੋਰ ਦੇਖੋ