Corsano
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Corsano | |
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Comune di Corsano | |
Coordinates: 39°53′N 18°22′E / 39.883°N 18.367°ECoordinates: 39°53′N 18°22′E / 39.883°N 18.367°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Lecce (LE) |
Area | |
• Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
Population (31 December 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 5,770 |
• Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Corsanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73033 |
Dialing code | 0833 |
Patron saint | St. Blaise |
Corsano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
Geography[edit]
It is located on the last slopes of the Salentine Murge, facing the Adriatic Sea coast. The distance from Lecce is 60 kilometres (37 mi).
History[edit]
Corsano was most likely founded in the 8th century, during the Byzantine domination of southern Italy, by Basilian monks. Later it was part of the Principality of Taranto, a semi-independent entity of the Kingdom of Naples, and later was held by numerous feudal families.
The most striking sight is the baronial Castle (17th century) and Julien's face.
References[edit]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.