Fasano

For people with the surname Fasano, see Fasano (surname)
Fasano
Comune
Comune di Fasano

Coat of arms
Fasano

Location of Fasano in Italy

Coordinates: 40°50′N 17°22′E / 40.833°N 17.367°E / 40.833; 17.367
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Brindisi (BR)
Frazioni Torre Canne, Pezze di Greco, Montalbano, Speziale, Selva di Fasano, Savelletri, Laureto, Canale di Pirro, Pozzo Faceto, Torre Spaccata
Government
  Mayor Francesco Zaccaria
Area
  Total 128 km2 (49 sq mi)
Elevation 111 m (364 ft)
Population (1 January 2015)[1]
  Total 39,913
  Density 310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Fasanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 72015, 72010
Dialing code 080
Patron saint Madonna del Pozzo e San Giovanni Battista
Saint day Third Sunday in June
Website Official website

Fasano (or Fascióne in the Bari dialect) is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, southern Italy.

It marks the border between the Salento and the Metropolitan City of Bari. It lies about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from all three of the provincial capitals in Apulia, namely Bari, Taranto and Brindisi. The name Fasano probably derives from the “Faso”, a large wild columbus dove (also represented on the civic coat of arms) which drank from the foggie, which was a type of swamp or pool in the open air formed from the water that flowed down from the surrounding hills. This area where the pool once was is now a communal garden.

Geography

Fasano is situated in an extended area with secular olive trees and its territory extends from hills to the sea with rich Mediterranean vegetation.

Coming down from hills the town of Fasano occupies a dominant position in the valley which then leads down to the sea: coastal resorts include Savelletri with its beaches, the archaeological digs at Gnatia and a golf course and the quaint fishing town of Torre Canne. The coast is characterized by a peaceful atmosphere that prevails despite growing tourism.

Around Fasano are Pezze di Greco, Montalbano, Speziale and Pozzo Faceto, centres of secular olive cultivation and a range of medieval fortified masserie or farmhouses aimed at agricultural tourism.

Main sights

References

  1. Population from ISTAT


External links

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