Botrugno

Botrugno
Comune
Comune di Botrugno
Botrugno
Location of Botrugno in Italy
Coordinates: 40°4′N 18°19′E / 40.067°N 18.317°E / 40.067; 18.317Coordinates: 40°4′N 18°19′E / 40.067°N 18.317°E / 40.067; 18.317
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Lecce (LE)
Area
  Total 9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 92 m (302 ft)
Population (November 2008)[1]
  Total 2,936
  Density 330/km2 (840/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Botrugnesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 73020
Dialing code 0836
ISTAT code 075009
Patron saint Saint Oronzo
Saint day 26 August
Website Official website

Botrugno (Salentino: Vitrùgna) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

The main sight is the marquisal palace, which was erected in 16th century and restored during the 17th century. It was Castriota Scanderbeg family in 1725 who built the baroque-style balcony.

References

  1. Population from ISTAT
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