Torre San Giovanni is a frazione of the comune of Ugento, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), southern Italy. It is located on the south-western coast of the Salento peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea.

Torre San Giovanni lighthouse

Location	Ugento, Italy
Coordinates	39°53′10″N 18°06′50″E
Tower
Constructed	1932
Height	22 m (72 ft)
Power source	mains electricity
Light
Focal height	24 m (79 ft)
Range	15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) (white), 11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi) (red)
Characteristic	Iso WR 4s

History

In the past it hosted an important Roman harbour and a relevant trade centre, as archeological discoveries testify.[1][2]

The octagonal tower devoted to San Giovanni was built in 1565 and is located on a tiny peninsula which once surrounded the small port. Inside the tower there is a fresco painted by San Giovanni. On top of the tower there is a lighthouse.

See also

• Ugento
• Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse

References

External links

• Comune di Ugento Official website (in Italian)