Depressa, population 1,541,[1] is a village or small town in the Salento traditional region of south-east Italy. Administratively it counts as a frazione of the comune of Tricase,[2] a municipality of the Province of Lecce, Apulia.

The castle, parts of which date to the 14th century, was substantially rebuilt in the 16th century. It is Depressa's oldest monument.
Piazza Castello.

Transportation edit

The nearest international airports are those of Brindisi and Bari. By road, Tricase can be reached by a 2-lane freeway from Bari.

References edit

  1. ^ 2001 census results for the Province of Lecce.
  2. ^ Comune di Tricase: Statuto, 18 December 2001.

See also edit

39°58′N 18°22′E / 39.967°N 18.367°E / 39.967; 18.367