Fasano

For people with the surname Fasano, see Fasano (surname)

Fasano is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, southern Italy.

It marks the border between the Altosalento and the province of Bari. It is equidistant (approximately 50 km) from three of the provincial capitals in Puglia, namely Bari, Taranto and Brindisi. The name Fasano probably derives from the “Faso”, large wild columbus doves (also represented on the civic coat of arms) which drunk from the foggie, which was a type of swamp or pool in the open air formed from the water which flowed down from the surrounding hills. This area where the pool once was is now a communal garden.

Geography

Fasano is situated in an extended area with secular olive trees and its territory extends from hills to the sea with rich Mediterranean vegetation.

Coming down from hills the town of Fasano occupies a dominant position in the valley which then leads down to the sea: coastal resorts include Savelletri with its beaches, the archaeological digs at Gnatia and a golf course and the quaint fishing town of Torre Canne. The coast is characterized by a peaceful atmosphere that prevails despite growing tourism.

Around Fasano are the Pezze di Greco, Montalbano, Speziale and Pozzo Faceto centres of secular olive cultivation and a range of medieval fortified masserie or farmhouses aimed at agricultural tourism.

Main sights

• The minaret of Fasano, an Islamic-style construction from 1918.
• Church of San Giovanni Battista (Chiesa Matrice), built in the 17th century.
• Torrione delle Fogge, the last remaining tower of the original eleven ones.
• Dolmen of Montalbano
• Archaeological Park of Gnatia
• Tempietto di Seppannibale, an early Christian church
• the Selva di Fasano, today a garden with villas
• original trulli houses
• zoo safari Fasanolandia, the first of its kind in Europe

References

External links

• Local Foods from Fasano
• Fasano Hotels
• Maps of Fasano, Italy