Botrugno Explained

Botrugno
Official Name:Comune di Botrugno
Native Name:Griko

Greek, Modern (1453-);: Botruòduros

Shield Alt:Coat of arms of Botrugno
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:40.0667°N 37°W
Province: (LE)
Area Total Km2:9
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2936
Population As Of:November 2008
Population Demonym:Botrugnesi
Elevation M:92
Saint:Saint Oronzo
Day:26 August
Postal Code:73020
Area Code:0836
Istat:075009
Frazioni:San Cassiano, Sanarica, Scorrano, Supersano

Botrugno (Salentino: Sicilian: Vitrùgna) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

The main sight is the marquisal palace, which was erected in 16th century and restored during the 17th century. It was Castriota Scanderbeg family in 1725 who built the baroque-style balcony.

Notes and References

  1. Population from ISTAT