Carovigno
{{Short description|Municipality in Apulia, Italy}}
{{Infobox Italian comune
| name = Carovigno
| official_name = Comune di Carovigno
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| image_skyline = 20070425.RiservaTorreGuaceto.jpg
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| image_caption = The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto
| image_shield = Carovigno-Stemma.png
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| pushpin_label_position = left
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| coordinates = {{coord|40|42|N|17|40|E|display=inline}}
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| region = {{flag|Apulia}}
| province = Brindisi (BR)
| frazioni = Pantanagianni, Serranova, Specchiolla, Torre Santa Sabina
| mayor_party =
| mayor = Massimo Lanzillotti
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 106.62
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 17120
| population_as_of = 31 December 2017
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| population_demonym = Carovignesi
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 172
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| saint = Maria S.Sma di Belvedere, Sts. James and Philip
| day = Monday, Tuesday and Saturday after Easter
| postal_code = 72012
| area_code = 0831
| website = {{official website|http://www.comune.carovigno.br.it}}
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Carovigno (Carovignese: {{lang|scn|Carvìgni}}; {{langx|la|Carbina}}) is a town and municipality ({{Langx|it|comune}}) in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The town of Carovigno has a population of 17,000 residents. Being located in upper Salento, Carovigno is renowned{{cn|date=April 2025}} for its production of olive oil.
Additionally, the city offers several local opportunities for tourists, including its close proximity to the sea, the beautiful landscapes of Apulia, and the cultural depth of Salento.
Each year Carovigno receives many tourists from several other countries (such as Germany and England). The tourist sector has begun to flourish over the past few years as the city is slowly beginning to develop and neighbouring areas, such as Ostuni, have also recently become popular travel destinations.{{cn|date=April 2025}}
Physical and political geography
Carovigno is in the northern part of Salento.
It is {{convert|161|m|ft|abbr=off}} above sea level, {{convert|7|km|mi|0|abbr=off}} from the Adriatic and {{convert|30|km|mi|0}} from Brindisi.
Nearest towns are Ostuni - {{convert|5|km|mi|0}} away, San Vito dei Normanni - {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} away, and San Michele Salentino - {{convert|10|km|mi|0}} away.
Main sights
- The Dentice di Frasso Castle 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
International relations
References
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External links
- [http://www.altosalentorivieradeitrulli.it/nuova_pagina_4.htm Carovigno - Salento high coast of the trulli] {{in lang|it}}
{{Province of Brindisi}}
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Category:Cities and towns in Apulia
Category:Localities of Salento
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