Copertino, Medieval commune in Salento, Italy
Description
Copertino is a commune in the Province of Lecce in Puglia, situated on gentle hills at about 34 meters above sea level. Olive groves and vineyards cover the surrounding landscape, creating the rural character of the area.
History
The settlement traces its origins to Roman times and developed through the medieval period. A fortified castle was built in the 14th century, becoming a key defensive structure for the area.
Culture
Local festivities honor Saint Joseph of Copertino through processions and ceremonies, maintaining centuries-old religious traditions within the community.
Practical
The central railway station provides connections to larger cities in Puglia with regular trains to Lecce running from early morning through late evening. This makes reaching the town straightforward for visitors traveling by rail.
Did you know?
The castle features an unusual angular design with four cylindrical towers built during the Aragonese period. This distinctive military architecture stands apart from typical medieval fortifications in the region.
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Rudiae
11.1 km
Spiaggia Sant'Isidoro
11.9 km
Copertino Castle
906 m
Nardò Cathedral
9.8 km
Basilica della Madonna della Neve
717 m
Península salentina
8.5 km
Botanic Garden of the University of Salento
9.8 km
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta
8.5 km
Torre Federiciana
5 km
Santa Maria di Casole church
1.9 km
San Giuseppe da Copertino sanctuary
666 m
San Sebastiano column
670 mRudiae amphitheatre
11.1 km
Palazzo Ducale di Monteroni di Lecce
7.8 km
Palazzo marchesale
8.4 kmMuseo civico di San Cesario di Lecce
10.2 kmMasseria Zanzara
12 kmCastello dei d'Enghien
9 km
Castello Acquaviva - Personè
10.2 kmPalazzo Baronale Lopez y Royo
7.8 kmPalazzo Ducale
10.2 kmPiazza Antonio Salandra
9.9 kmTeatro Comunale
9.9 kmToro
9.1 kmMuseo de la Prehistoria de Nardó
9.8 kmWork of art
8.5 kmWork of art
8.4 kmWork of art
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