- 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