Castles
- Dentice di Frasso Castle
Situated in a high position and incorporated in the urban walls system, it has a triangular plan with three keeps at its sides: the most ancient one has a quadrangular shape (11th century), one is circular and the third is almond-shaped, one of the few examples in Italy. It was built at the end of the 14th century on a more ancient nucleus dating back to the 11th century. Goffredo III from Monte Scaglioso lived here first, and after him the Suevian Roberto di Biccari.
- Serranova Castle
Situated near the district of Serranova, this castle was built by the middle-class nobleman Ottavio Serra next to an adjacent keep dating back to the Norman period. The small church of the Crucifix leans against the castle: characterized by a simple architecture, it preserves inside an 18th century wooden crucifix to which the citizens are particularly devoted, since they believe it works miracles: during the periods of drought, the church becomes a destination for pilgrims who want to avert eventual disasters.
Province: Brindisi Region: Apulia
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