Carovigno

Carovigno (Carovignese: Carvìgni; Latin: Carbina) is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The town of Carovigno has a population of 17,000 residents. Though it is small, it provides a wide array of sites and services that characterize the local life of the town. Being located in upper Salento, Carovigno is renowned for its production of high quality olive oil. Additionally, the city offers several local opportunities for tourists, including its close proximity to the sea, the beautiful landscapes of Apulia, and the cultural depth of Salento.

Sea view in Carovigno
Carovigno
Comune
Comune di Carovigno
The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto.
The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto.
Coat of arms of Carovigno
Coat of arms
Location of Carovigno
Carovigno is located in Italy
Carovigno
Carovigno
Location of Carovigno in Italy
Carovigno is located in Apulia
Carovigno
Carovigno
Carovigno (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°42′N 17°40′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceBrindisi (BR)
FrazioniPantanagianni, Serranova, Specchiolla, Torre Santa Sabina
Government
 • MayorMassimo Lanzillotti
Area
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 • Total106.62 km2 (41.17 sq mi)
Elevation
172 m (564 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
 • Total17,120
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
DemonymCarovignesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
72012
Dialing code0831
Patron saintMaria S.Sma di Belvedere, Sts. James and Philip
Saint dayMonday, Tuesday and Saturday after Easter
WebsiteOfficial website

Each year Carovigno receives many tourists from several other countries (such as Germany and England). The tourist sector has begun to flourish over the past few years as the city is slowly beginning to develop and neighbouring areas, such as Ostuni, have also recently become popular travel destinations.

Physical and political geography

Carovigno is in the northern part of Salento.

It is 161 metres (528 feet) above sea level, 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the Adriatic and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Brindisi.

Nearest towns are Ostuni - 5 kilometres (3 mi) away, San Vito dei Normanni - 6 kilometres (4 mi) away, and San Michele Salentino - 10 kilometres (6 mi) away.

Main sights
  • The Dentice di Frasso Castle which dominates the old town. It was built in the 14th-15th century.
  • Castle of Serranova
  • Santa Sabina Tower and Guaceto Tower, two coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century
  • Home of the renowned Cavaliere della Repubblica Teodosio Iaia, who is also the author of the book "Vi racconto una storia"

International relations

Carovigno is twinned with:

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. "AllCorfu.Com: Corfu's Twin Cities". allcorfu.com. Retrieved 25 February 2010.




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