Specchia, Historic commune in Salento, Italy
Located on Serra Magnone hill at 131 meters elevation, Specchia features narrow streets leading to open courts within ancient perimeter walls.
The settlement dates to the 11th century when peasants built defensive structures against Saracen raids in the Province of Lecce region.
The Mother Church from 1605, Palazzo Risolo from 16th century, and Church of San Nicola di Mira represent architectural development across centuries.
Specchia connects to major transport networks through Lecce train station and Brindisi Airport, making it accessible for regional visitors.
Underground olive oil mills built between 1500s and 1800s maintain constant cool temperatures through natural engineering methods.
Location: Lecce
Capital city: Specchia
Elevation above the sea: 131 m
Shares border with: Presicce-Acquarica, Miggiano, Ruffano, Tricase, Alessano
Website: http://comune.specchia.lecce.it
GPS coordinates: 39.93810,18.29840
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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