Spongano

Spongano (Salentino: Spugnànu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is located among the olive groves of Puglia's Salento, and retains its rural character while being just a few minutes to the Adriatic Sea.[3] The rocky shore provides hidden coves interrupted by sandy beaches and reefs.[3] The town bears witness to humanity's prehistoric presence with the dolmen called Piedi Grandi along with other megaliths and mehir.[3]

Spongano
Comune di Spongano
Clock Tower
Coat of arms
Location of Spongano
Spongano
Location of Spongano in Italy
Spongano
Spongano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°22′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
Government
  MayorLuigi Rizzello
Area
  Total12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi)
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2011)[2]
  Total3,813
  Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sponganesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73038
Dialing code0836
Patron saintSt. Victoria
Saint day23 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Church of San Giorgio (1771)
  • Chapel of Immacolata (1636)
  • Chapel of Madonna del Rosario (1628)
  • Palazzo Bacile di Castiglione (16th century), which includes the former mediaval rocca (Castle)

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population from ISTAT
  3. "Spongano, Town in Puglia, Italy". www.summerinitaly.com. Retrieved 2020-01-29.




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