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Brindisi · Puglia (Apulia)
Things to see in Carovigno
In Carovigno the atlas lists 3 historic places: 2 fortresses and towers and 1 castle.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Castello Dentice di Frasso di Carovigno, building in Carovigno, Italy.
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The town
Carovigno is a town in the south of Italy. It lies in the "heel" of Italy, in a part of Upper Salento known for its fine olive oils. The city is home to about 17,000 people (2017). Administratively, Carovigno belongs to the province of Brindisi, in the Apulia region.
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3 places
Fortresses and towers 2
Castles 1
Getting there
It is 6 km from the Adriatic Sea (in the hamlet of Torre Santa Sabina) and 12 km from the Natural and Marine Reserve of Torre Guaceto. It is 7 km from Ostuni and 34 km from Brindisi.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Parts of the old town are intact.
Among the main sights is the 15th century Castello Dentice di Frasso, which dominates the old town. It was built in the 14th-15th century.
Castle of Serranova
Santa Sabina Tower and Guaceto Tower, two coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century
Home of the renowned Cavaliere della Repubblica Teodosio Iaia, who is also the author of the book "Vi racconto una storia"
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