Leporano
Leoporano is a southern Italian town with 7873 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in Puglia in the ( province of Taranto ).
Geographical Location
The port city is located on the southeast peninsula Leporano Salento about 440 km from Rome and 627 km from Florence. The coat of arms of the city puts a red rabbit is on a blue shield, which is surrounded at the base of a green laurel wreath and surmounted by a ducal crown.
History
The historical records of the town date back to a Hellenistic settlement from the 4th century BC, which is again confirmed by some artifacts, which originate from local archaeological sites.
Attractions
The coastal city is, among other things, for the downtown " Castello Muscettola ", a medieval fortress, the highly visible and impressive watchtower " Saturo " what protection should provide before the rising piracy of the 15th century, and the small harbor " Pirrone " which is especially appreciated by yacht owners and sailors, famous. Another attraction is the historic archaeological site of a magnificent Roman villa.
Tourism
The charming harbor town Leporano is known for its temperate tourism. The numerous historic churches, monuments and other sights of the town and the region attract mainly yacht tourists who use the port of Pirrone as naturally protected waterway facility like.
Personalities
- Aulon Leporano, Latin poet
Passengers legate a Leporano
- Pino De Vittorio, singer, actor.
- Emidio Greco (1938-2012), film director and screenwriter.
- Cosimo Damiano Lanza (1962), pianist, harpsichordist, composer.
- Carlo Veneziani, film director and screenwriter.
- Jole Veneziani, Stylist.
The Princely House
The Prince of Leporano ( Principe di Leporano ) come from a long-established Italian aristocratic family, which even today maintains contacts still in close association with the city of origin Leporano and their inhabitants. The enterprising prince house includes many global enterprises from various industries such as garment industry, finance or management and PR consultancy.
Events
- Palm Sunday: Jesus Christ Passion
Local production
The city and region are famous for their Leporano excellent wines from local production. The warm Mediterranean coastal climate encourages the wine, resulting always in excellent wines.