Corsano

Corsano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

Corsano
Comune di Corsano
Location of Corsano
Corsano
Location of Corsano in Italy
Corsano
Corsano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 39°53′N 18°22′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
Area
  Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2004)[2]
  Total5,770
  Density640/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Corsanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73033
Dialing code0833
Patron saintSt. Blaise

Geography

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

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.


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