Carovigno
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| Carovigno | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Carovigno | ||
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  Carovigno | ||
| Coordinates: 40°42′N 17°40′E / 40.700°N 17.667°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Apulia | |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) | |
| Frazioni | Pantanagianni, Serranova, Specchiolla, Torre Santa Sabina | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Cosimo Mele (Town Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 105 km2 (41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010) | ||
| • Total | 16,307 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Carovignesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 72012 | |
| Dialing code | 0831 | |
| Patron saint | Maria S.Sma di Belvedere, Sts. James and Philip | |
| Saint day | Monday, Tuesday and Saturday after Easter | |
| Website | Official website | |
Carovigno is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, southern Italy. Its area, part of Upper Salento, is renowned for the production of high quality olive oil.
Physical and Political Geography
Carovigno is situated on a the Northern Part of Salento
It is 161 metres (528 feet) above the sea level, 7 kilometres (4 miles) away from the Adriatic and 30 km (19 mi) from Brindisi.
Nearest towns are Ostuni (5 km (3 mi)), San Vito dei Normanni (6 km (4 mi)) and San Michele Salentino (10 km (6 mi))
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
International relations
Carovigno is twinned with:
References
- ↑ "AllCorfu.Com: Corfu's Twin Cities". allcorfu.com. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
External links
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