Speziale is an Italian village and hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Fasano in the Province of Brindisi, Apulia. As of 2011 its population was 423.[1]
Speziale | |
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  Speziale Location of Speziale in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′29″N 17°27′34.99″E / 40.79139°N 17.4597194°E | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Region |  Apulia |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) |
| Comune | Fasano |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 423 |
| Demonym | Spezialesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72015 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 080 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Saint day | 7 October |
History edit
The village takes its name from an apothecary (it: speziale) who once lived there.
Geography edit
Located in upper Salento, Speziale lies a few kilometres from the sea and the hills of the Itria Valley. The surrounding area is notable for large plantations of secular (i.e. long-lived) olive trees.
Architecture edit
The village has farmhouses and typical Apulian white-painted buildings. Its church, dedicated to Santa Maria del Rosario, was built in the early twentieth century.
Events edit
Every year, on the first Sunday of August, the town holds a festival, the Sagra della focaccia.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b (in Italian) Info at italia.indettaglio.it