Ugento, Coastal commune in Province of Lecce, Italy.
Ugento is a commune in the Province of Lecce that sprawls across several connected residential areas, including the coastal districts of Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza. The settlement sits on sloping terrain and spreads across the landscape with views toward the sea from many points.
In ancient times, Uxentum as it was then called, served as an important trading port on the Mediterranean coast and facilitated exchange between different cultures. Archaeological findings show that the site remained continuously inhabited from the Roman period onward.
The area around Ugento has been shaped by olive and wine cultivation for centuries, which continues to structure daily life in the community. The farming cycles and harvest seasons remain central to how people here live and work.
Visitors can reach the area by regional transportation, with bus connections to larger cities and train stations in nearby towns. The best time to explore is during the cooler months when the heat is less intense.
From the higher-ground center, visitors can gaze toward the southeast toward the Gulf of Taranto and spot the distant shore across the water. This geographical position has shaped how locals historically perceived their place and what role the sea played in their story.
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Parco naturale regionale Litorale di Ugento
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New Archaeological Museum of Ugento
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Spiaggia Lido Marini
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Ugento Castle
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Spiaggia Torre Mozza
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Cathedral
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Castello baronale di Felline
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Cripta del Crocifisso
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Torre San Giovanni lighthouse
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Iglesia de Santa Filomena de Ugento
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Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli of Ugento
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Mura Messapiche
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Biblioteca comunale di Ugento
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Menhir della Visitazione
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Torre Mozza
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Via Salentina
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Torre dell’orologio
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Torre San Giovanni
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