Kalos irtate stin Salento - Welcome to the Salento, it is on the signs of, for Griko-speaking enclave in the heart of Salento counting, towns and villages. It is once again proud of its language, music and culture, the difficult times and had to endure in the past were synonymous with residue and poverty. Today, efforts are augmented by the receipt and distribution of the Griko. One of the most remarkable places in the Greek Salento is Corigliano d'Otranto . Corigliano d'Otranto, about six thousand inhabitants, called Griko also in Koriàna and in the Salento dialect Curiànu , is a lively place with a typical old town. Here you will find perhaps the most beautiful castle of the Salento peninsula Il Castello de 'Monti .
Archaeological finds show that the area was inhabited by Corigliano d'Otranto since the times of Messapians.
A short walk through the old town with its attractions:
Castel de 'Monte : The building dates from the Middle Ages and was in 1500, at the request of Giovan Battista de' Monti , Rebuilt and expanded.
side view of the fort in the village of Corigliano d'Otranto.
The four side towers of the military complex indicate the directions and wear the name of San Michele Arcangelo, Sant'Antonio Abate, San Giorgio and San Giovanni Battisti.
The baroque facade in the entrance area of the fort, however, comes from the 17th Century and has on numerous ornaments and statues, which are typical for the Baroque Lecce .
details of the Baroque facade of the Castello de'Monti
Impressions from the courtyard
The castle houses a library, a multimedia museum of Salento and the coffee-bar Kalos Ìrtate where one excellent little things can cost the Salento cuisine with cocktails, wines and aperitifs. In summer the terrace offers a magnificent view of Corigliano d'Otranto.
The castle regular events and exhibitions are organized - and, unlike many other towns in Salento, not only during the Summer months. The Town website Corigliano regularly informed about current events: http://www.comune.corigliano.le.it/ opening times Castello de 'Monti:
day 10-13 and 17-2.00 Clock
closed Monday morning
Caporta : The term comes from the Griko and ; means Porta Sud (South Gate) and still features today the entrance to the old town of Corigliano d'Otranto.
pictures of the Old Town in Corigliano d'Otranto, which, not yet dressed tourists, could yet preserve their authentic southern Italian charm. There are some simple but very good restaurants, pizzerias in the city, where to find the typical Salento home cooking.
In Piazza San Nicola is the so-called Clock Tower (Clock Tower).
one street (Signed) you can admire the Arco Lucchetti . The archway from the year 1497 is known for his interesting decorations. In particular, the upper part of sheet is very well preserved.
In the Salento is one of his " Hellenism" proud of how easily some signs and labels, as can be seen in this bar in the center. When the sights are interesting to all information signs, written out in Italian and English, on Modern Greek!
Besides some interesting churches and chapels, should be located in Via Moncenisio not allow the centuries-old copy of the rare Walloons Oak missed.
Its location in the heart of Salento, is Corigliano d'Otranto an ideal base for exploring the Salento area, its attractions and coasts. The place remains alive in contrast to many coastal locations, even outside the peak travel time and provides an interesting way of daily life in the Salento area to enjoy.
http://www.salentogriko.info/
http://www.greciasalentina.org/
Farmhouse: Masseria Sant'Angelo
houses in a former country estate: Masseria Appidé
http://www.greciasalentina.org/
Farmhouse: Masseria Sant'Angelo
houses in a former country estate: Masseria Appidé
news and information from Corigliano d'Otranto on Facebook: Corigliano d'Otranto
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