Tourism: Roman columns, the Swabian Castle, the Alfonsino Castle and the Ribezzo Museum
The tourism portal linked to the municipality offers 35 itineraries; the 11-stop historic route covers the Scalinata Virgilio, the Roman columns, the Ribezzo Museum and Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna. Sights include the Swabian Castle, the Alfonsino Castle on Sant'Andrea island, Porta Mesagne and Porta Lecce.
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- Roman columns: the terminus of the Via Appia according to the municipality's historical notes, built in two phases (1st century BC and 2nd-3rd century AD).
- Swabian Castle: a 13th-century castle with later additions, overlooking the western bay.
- Alfonsino Castle: a fortress on Sant'Andrea island that long guarded against Ottoman expansion.
- Porta Mesagne, described as the city's oldest gate, and Porta Lecce with the eastern defences, begun by the Aragonese and completed under Charles V's viceroyalty.
- Excavations at Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna: floors and structures uncovered during restoration begun in 2000; the Via Casimiro archaeological area, marked by a large fluted column drum.
- Ribezzo Museum, the only museum named on the portal page.
Historic itinerary
The itinerary "L'arte, la storia e la cultura" has 11 stops: Scalinata Virgilio, Palazzina Belvedere, Roman columns, Ribezzo Museum, Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna, Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro, San Paolo, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Monumento al Marinaio and Santa Maria del Casale. The portal lists 35 itineraries in all, with a map and a museums category.
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Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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