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| province = [[Province of Lecce|Lecce]] (LE) |
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| frazioni = Boncore, [[Cenate]], Pagani,<br> Palude del Capitano,<br> Portoselvaggio, Roccacannuccia,<br> Santa Caterina, Sant'Isidoro,<br> [[Santa Maria al Bagno]],<br> Torre Inserraglio, Torre Uluzzo, Villaggio Resta |
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<ref>{{cite web|title=The Mayor|url=http://www.comune.nardo.le.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=26|publisher=Commune de Nardò|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref>| area_footnotes = |
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'''Nardò''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' |
'''Nardò''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the southern Italian region of [[Apulia]], in the [[province of Lecce]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Traces of human presence in the area dates from [[Palaeolithic]] times. The settlement was founded by the [[Messapi]] around the year 1000 BC. The [[ancient Rome|Romans]] conquered it in 269 BC and built the [[Via Traiana]] through it. After the fall of the [[Western Roman Empire|Western Empire]] it was under the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] and the [[Lombards]]. |
Traces of human presence in the area dates from [[Palaeolithic]] times. The settlement was founded by the [[Messapi]] around the year 1000 BC. The [[ancient Rome|Romans]] conquered it in 269 BC and built the [[Via Traiana]] through it. After the fall of the [[Western Roman Empire|Western Empire]] it was under the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] and the [[Lombards]]. |
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In 1055 the [[Italo-Normans|Normans]] captured Nardò. Their heirs were ousted by the [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevines]] in 1266. In 1497 the Aragonese gave it to Andrea Matteo [[Andrea Matteo Acquaviva|Acquaviva]], whose son [[Belisario Acquaviva|Belisario]] was the first Duke of Nardò, and promoted the Renaissance in the city. |
In 1055 the [[Italo-Normans|Normans]] captured Nardò. Their heirs were ousted by the [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevines]] in 1266. In 1497 the Aragonese gave it to Andrea Matteo [[Andrea Matteo Acquaviva|Acquaviva]], whose son [[Belisario Acquaviva|Belisario]] was the first Duke of Nardò, and promoted the Renaissance in the city. |
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===Civil parishes=== |
===Civil parishes=== |
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The town counts 11 civil parishes (''[[Frazione|frazioni]]''): Boncore, [[Cenate]], Pagani, Palude del Capitano, Portoselvaggio, Roccacannuccia, Santa Caterina, Sant'Isidoro, [[Santa Maria al Bagno]], Torre Inserraglio, Torre Uluzzo and Villaggio Resta. |
The town counts 11 civil parishes (''[[Frazione|frazioni]]''): Boncore, [[Cenate]], Pagani, Palude del Capitano, Portoselvaggio, Roccacannuccia, Santa Caterina, Sant'Isidoro, [[Santa Maria al Bagno]], Torre Inserraglio, Torre Uluzzo and Villaggio Resta. |
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| ⚫ | [[File:Nardò0001.jpg|thumb|Details of the façade of the church of San Domenico.]] |
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==Nardò DOC== |
==Nardò DOC== |
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==Main sights== |
==Main sights== |
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This [[Baroque]] town in the heart of the [[Salento]] subpeninsula of the heel of Italy extending southeast between the Ionian and Adriatic Sea, has landscapes considered to be among the most beautiful in Italy, baroque monuments, baroque churches and ''masserie'' (typical ancient fortified farmhouses). The coast has sandy and rocky sections, but allows some lovely views of the Natural Park of Portoselvaggio. Its territory includes {{convert|34|km|mi}} of Ionian Sea coast with ancient fishermen villages: Santa Maria al Bagno, Santa Caterina and Santo Isidoro. |
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*The ''Piazza Salandra'' is the center of the town. |
*The ''Piazza Salandra'' is the center of the town. |
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*The notable Cathedral, built around 1000 AD. It has an 18th-century façade, but the interior has maintained the [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]]-[[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] original appearance. |
*The notable Cathedral, built around 1000 AD. It has an 18th-century façade, but the interior has maintained the [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]]-[[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] original appearance. |
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*Church of ''San Cosimo'' (1618) |
*Church of ''San Cosimo'' (1618) |
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*Temple of the Osanna (1603) |
*Temple of the Osanna (1603) |
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| ⚫ | [[Nardò Ring]] in Nardò is used as a [[test drive|test]] track for driving at high speeds. |
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==Photogallery== |
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==People== |
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*[[Daniele Greco]] |
*[[Daniele Greco]], triple jumper |
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*[[Fabrizio Miccoli]] |
*[[Fabrizio Miccoli]], footballer |
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*[[Giuliano Sangiorgi]] |
*[[Giuliano Sangiorgi]], singer-songwriter |
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==Sister cities== |
==Sister cities== |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Nardò}} |
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*{{it icon}} [http://www.comune.nardo.le.it |
*{{it icon}} [http://www.comune.nardo.le.it Official website] |
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*[http://www.sispropertyandtourism.co.uk/Video.php Views of the Baroque land of Nardò] |
*[http://www.sispropertyandtourism.co.uk/Video.php Views of the Baroque land of Nardò] |
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*[http://www.gotonardo.blogspot.com Useful information and contacts about Nardò] |
*[http://www.gotonardo.blogspot.com Useful information and contacts about Nardò] |
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Nardò
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| Comune di Nardò | |
18th century column in Piazza Salandra
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Location of Nardò  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Frazioni | Boncore, Cenate, Pagani, Palude del Capitano, Portoselvaggio, Roccacannuccia, Santa Caterina, Sant'Isidoro, Santa Maria al Bagno, Torre Inserraglio, Torre Uluzzo, Villaggio Resta |
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| • Mayor | Giuseppe Mellone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population
(1 January 2014)[2]
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| • Total | 31,862 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Neretini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
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| Dialing code | 0833 |
| Patron saint | St. Gregory the Illuminator |
| Saint day | February 20 |
| Website | Official website |
Nardò is a town and comune in the southern Italian region of Apulia, in the province of Lecce.
Traces of human presence in the area dates from Palaeolithic times. The settlement was founded by the Messapi around the year 1000 BC. The Romans conquered it in 269 BC and built the Via Traiana through it. After the fall of the Western Empire it was under the Byzantines and the Lombards.
In 1055 the Normans captured Nardò. Their heirs were ousted by the Angevines in 1266. In 1497 the Aragonese gave it to Andrea Matteo Acquaviva, whose son Belisario was the first Duke of Nardò, and promoted the Renaissance in the city.
In 1647 the city rebelled against the Spanish domination, but the viceroyal troops suppressed the riot with heavy terms.
Part of Salento, Nardò is located in the north-western area of the province, by the Ionian Sea. The municipality borders with Avetrana (TA), Copertino, Galatina, Galatone, Leverano, Porto Cesareo, Salice Salentino and Veglie.
The town counts 11 civil parishes (frazioni): Boncore, Cenate, Pagani, Palude del Capitano, Portoselvaggio, Roccacannuccia, Santa Caterina, Sant'Isidoro, Santa Maria al Bagno, Torre Inserraglio, Torre Uluzzo and Villaggio Resta.
The area around Nardò produces red and rose Italian DOC wines. The grapes are limited to a harvest yield of 18 tonnes/ha with the finished needing a minimum alcohol level of 12.5%. The wines are primarily composed of 80-100% Negroamaro with Montepulciano and Malvasia Nera permitted to fill in the remaining 20%.[3]
Nardò Ring in Nardò is used as a test track for driving at high speeds.
