Nardò, Historical commune in Salento, Italy
Nardò is a commune in Apulia stretching across the flat Salento area and belonging to the province of Lecce. The whitewashed buildings form a network of narrow lanes leading to Piazza Salandra at the town core.
The Messapians founded this settlement around the year 1000 BC, before Roman troops took control in 269 BC. The Via Traiana was later routed through the town and connected it to the important trade routes of the region.
The cathedral at the center shows the characteristic elements of Lecce Baroque with elaborately carved stone facades. Several other churches in the old town carry similar decorations created by local stonemasons of the region.
The coastal areas of Santa Caterina and Porto Selvaggio are about a 15-minute drive from the town core. Especially during the summer months, an early arrival is advisable to experience the quieter hours by the sea.
The vineyards around the town produce DOC wines from Negroamaro grapes, a local variety with a long tradition in Salento. These cultivation methods follow techniques that have been used for centuries in this area and give the wine its particular character.
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