Carovigno
| Carovigno | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Carovigno | ||
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The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto. | ||
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  Carovigno Location of Carovigno in Italy | ||
| 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 and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The country around, in the Upper Salento, is renowned for the production of high quality olive oil.
Physical and political geography
Carovigno is on 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 at 6 kilometres (4 mi) and San Michele Salentino at 10 kilometres (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
- Home of the renowned Cavaliere della Republica Teodosio Iaia, who is also the author of the book "Vi racconto una storia"
International relations
Carovigno is twinned with:
References
- ↑ "AllCorfu.Com: Corfu's Twin Cities". allcorfu.com. Retrieved 25 February 2010.