San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Dovecote Tower loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Dovecote Tower loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Dovecote Tower loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

02:52

44.8km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Train Station

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1.03 km

Castello di Corigliano d'Otranto

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Posted in Salento Fortifications collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni - Beautiful castle very well maintained and valued is to be counted among the largest in Salento

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4.32 km

Former Convent of the Augustinians and Church of the Carmine

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In neglect for decades, the convent has undergone some restoration works, and is currently used to host cultural activities. The cloister of 1644 preserves the remains of a highly decorated …

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4.92 km

San Giorgio Square, Melpignano

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In the center of Melpignano, Piazza San Giorgio is named after the patron saint of the city. The mother church of the same name overlooks it and has a portico …

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5.01 km

Palazzo Marchesale

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The Marchesale Castriota Palace, in the center of Melpignano, is a noble residence built in 1636 at the behest of Giorgio Castriota, of the Marquises of Botrugno, obtained by incorporating …

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6.35 km

Menhir Croce alle Tajate

Archaeological Site

14.1 km

Castello Granafei

Castle

15.1 km

Parco Naturale di Torcito

Forest

16.6 km

Dovecote Tower

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The dovecote tower was used in different eras for the breeding of pigeons, often cylindrical in shape but it is also possible to see it in different shapes.

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16.9 km