picture of Monopoli's Old Town seen by the coast

The old city of Monopoli had some of the most impressive fortifications in the Adriatic, a real scarecrow for the forces of the Turkish empire or the Algerian pirates, whose raids often hit outside the range of Monopoli's defenses. There are still traces of these fortifications in the current historic center.

Monopoli Old Town Ancient Walls Adriatic Sea Apulia Italy