San Vito dei Normanni
San Vito dei Normanni | |
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Comune di San Vito dei Normanni | |
Nickname: Santu Vitu | |
Motto: Noli Me Tangere | |
St Vitus of Lucania and St Vincent Ferrer | |
Saint day | 15 June |
San Vito dei Normanni (
Physical geography
The town is located in the northeast of the Salento plains, not far from the Itria Valley. The geomorphology of the land is flat, slightly undulating on the border with the municipalities of Carovigno and Ostuni. It is located 9 kilometres (6 miles) from the Adriatic coast, the port nearest beach
Territory
The nature of the San Vito soil is limestone. The landscape is characterized by cultivated fields with oak and olive trees and divided by stone walls used to separate farms. The distances from major cities of Puglia are:
- 21.6 km (13 mi) from Brindisi
- 59.1 km (37 mi) from Lecce
- 61.1 km (38 mi) from Taranto
- 101.6 km (63 mi) from Bari
- 152.7 kn from Trani
- 160.8 km (100 mi) from Andria
- 165.8 km (103 mi) from Barletta
- 235.3 km (146 mi) from Foggia
Climate
Based on averages of thirty years reference (1961–1990), the average temperature of the most cold month January, stands around 9.5 °C (49.1 °F), while that of hot month, August, is around 25 °C (77 °F). Precipitation averages, less than 600 mm (23.6 in) per year.[5] Climate classification of San Vito:
- Climate zone C;
Etymology
The name of the city once included the words "degli Schiavoni", meaning "of the
History
Archaeological remains of a tomb in the Mondescine area contain the remains of thirty burials and various ceramics dating to 1800 BC - 1700 BC, show that the area was inhabited during the
- San Biagio, which is located near the Jannuzzo farm, is a monastic Byzantine sanctuary placed in real rock. The St. James and St. John. The inscriptions on the iconography, are all in Greek except one, that of St. Nicholas, which sets in Latin as a sign of religious unity between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Latin Church.
- St. Nicholas in the San Nicola-Malpasso is located halfway between San Vito and Serranova. The crypt and the four adjoining caves are located in a small valley, partly carved in rock, partly built in tuff. Inside is the image of St. Nicholas and traces of frescoes can be seen in the walls of tufa.
- Crypt of San Giovanni is a settlement with several rock caves, some partially collapsed, in which two small cells were found with traces of graffiti. Another, almost completely underground, is divided into seven side branches that converge into a central corridor. The crypt presents a pillar around which rests three arcs. Parts of frescoes, dating back presumably to the 13th century, are in the central apse.
- Crypt of St Mary the hamlet of St. James is situated in an old farmhouse, which was abandoned in the 15th century. Inside the church has a fresco of the Virgin with Child.
Civil architecture
The Rezze
Rezza (from Retia in Latin, meaning network), is a type of shade used to protect houses' front doors mostly from direct sunlight but also from rain and wind. Rezze are made by thin plates of wood placed horizontally and parallel to each other, with few millimeters between one another. These shades are usually either purple, green, yellow, brown or beige. A traditional expression from San Vito is "vecchia cretu la rezza", literally meaning "older woman behind the shade" but indeed referring to someone who likes to spy on others without being seen.[14]
Archaeological sites
In the 1990s, just outside the town, specifically in Contrada Castello d'Alceste, traces of buildings dating back to
Military architecture
Castle of Dentice Frasso
The medieval castle of Dentice Frasso, opposite the Town Hall with its ancient square tower, overlooks the main town’s piazza. The original access was via a
Natural areas
Villa Comunale
The only green space of the city is the Villa Comunale, called the Pinewood due to the presence of large marine
Countryside
A few kilometers from the city is Torre Guaceto (Guaceto Tower), a
Society
Demographic evolution
The demographic balance the municipality as of March 31, 2008 has 19,915 inhabitants, is as follows: 10,365 females and 9452 males. 7274 families the average family component is 2.7 (higher than the national average of 2.5, but less to the corresponding value of the region that instead of 2.8). The town, like many towns of Apulia experienced a slight decrease in population due to the decrease in part by birth rate which is matched by the fact that many young people decide to complete their university studies in a city in central-north especially Milan, Bologna and Rome.[15]
Migrations
San Vito was the subject of extensive
Dialect
The Sanvitese is a Brindisi dialect belonging to the southern extreme Salento family.[15] Some Sanvitese idioms include:
- Figghiu mutu la mamma lu ntendi. (The mother understands her mute child)
- Ccugghimu li fierri.. (Take up the tools of the trade - taking what belongs to us and we go on)
- Ci eti veru ca lu munnu gira, casa mea prima o ppoi avà passai ti quai (if it is true that the world turns, my house sooner or later, must pass by here)
- Ci unu nasci cu la capu tunna, no ppo murì cu la capu quatrata (literally: if a person is born with a round head, it certainly will not die with a square head, figuratively speaking, if a person is made in a certain way, they will remain so until his death)
The 'nciuria
The 'nciuria is the nickname that has a valence of mockery and is given to the inhabitants of any Salento town by the inhabitants of nearby towns. The nickname of San Vito is "mulacchiuni" that is "big mules". The reason for the 'nciuria is due to Sanvitesi attitude to differences, news and ideas. They tend to remain stubborn on their ideas, even denying the evidence. Like mules, the Sanvitese would have the blinders that are looking only forward, without further nuances or points of view.[15]
Culture
Education
Libraries
- John XXIII Biblioteca Comunale is the city’s first public library, founded by John XXIII was the first to respond and gave three volumes of his speeches with handwritten signatures and, therefore, the library took name.[8]
- St. Benedict Public Library, founded in 1940, is located in the convent of St. Scholastica but is open to the public. It features about 26,000 volumes and pamphlets and specializes in Biblical, Theology, Patristics, and Ecumenism in the history of the Church.[8]
Schools
The city has various schools: two kindergartens - "San Domenico" and "Palatucci-Don Bosco"- two primary schools - "Lanza del Vasto", "Monsignor Francesco Passante"- a lower secondary school-"Don Vincenzo Meo". These schools belong to Primo Istituto Comprensivo San Vito dei Normanni. The schools belonging to Secondo Istituto Comprensivo San Vito dei Normanni are: three kindergartens- "Andersen", "Collodi" and "Rodari"-"two primary schools "Don Lorenzo Milani", "Madre Teresa di Calcutta" ; a lower secondary school- "Buonsanto; and two second level secondary schools: Liceo Scientifico Leonardo Leo and Professional Institute for Social Services "Peppino Impastato".
Rural Museum
The Rural Museum implemented by local action group Altosalento, was inaugurated on July 21, 2001 and is currently managed by the Cultural Association AXAS Onlus. The museum, like the town library, is located within the
Castello d'Alceste Museum
In the Contrada Castello d'Alceste were found traces of a village huts in the second half of the 8th century BC. It overlaps the 6th century BC buildings, reflecting the surge of new construction techniques and a new way to conceive of living space. The houses of this period are divided into multiple environments and have complex roof systems that make use of tiles.
Media
- Web TV: Web TV Puntonet
- Radio: Teleradio San Vito.
- Press:
- Il Punto (eng: The Point): monthly
- L'Arcobaleno (eng: The Rainbow): bimonthly
- Occhio Magazine (eng: Eye Magazine) (monthly).
Music
Tarantism in San Vito
Cuisine
The sanvitese cucina is characterized by local traditional agricultural products. Local cuisine includes stuffed
Wine
The territory of San Vito produces wines such as the Aleatico di Puglia Doc, Doc Ostuni, Puglia IGT. Along the road of the municipality, there are indigenous varieties of grapes, the
Notable Sanvitese
- Giacomo da San Vito (San Vito dei Normanni? - Naples, 1667): Friar, Franciscan Orderof Reformed Minor, was a prolific artist and his works can be seen in many towns of Puglia and Basilicata.
- Leonardo Leo (San Vito dei Normanni, August 5, 1694 - Naples, October 31, 1744): Baroque composer and founder of Neapolitan Musical School of the 18th century;
- Vito Buonsanti (San Vito dei Normanni, June 22, 1762 - Naples, May 22, 1850): Supporters of the Republican movement, he became monk 's Dominican Order. He was a master in theology and writer was praised for his innovative ideas about teaching methods.
- Vito Donato Epifani (San Vito dei Normanni, June 23, 1848 - San Vito dei Normanni, August 15, 1922): jurist, professor of economics at the Crispi.
- Algerian waror nuclear weapons.
- Realino Marra (San Vito dei Normanni, October 8, 1956), full professor of philosophy of law, dean of the School of Social Sciences at University of Genoa.
Events
During the year, the municipality organizes major cultural events:
- Focara of the Epiphany: January 6 in the square outside the Basilica, organized live concerts.
- Farfugghji Carnival: parade of floats leaves from the sports field and after covering the main streets to reach Piazza Leonardo Leo. Farfugghji is an eccentric and flirty name, untranslatable and derives from a dialectic expression.
- Holy Week: the rites are celebrated at the Basilica of Santa Maria della Vittoria.
- Friday: "desolation", at the end of the procession is the rite of burial.
- Saturday: Easter Vigil waiting for the parade of beautiful statues of many saints, which are taken from different churches in the city and come to the basilica.
Leonardo Leo - Easter: Procession of Christ and the resurrected saints.
- Patronal festival: June 15, the Feast of San Vito Martire, solemn procession with the silver statue of the saint.
- Il palio (prize): the beginning of the summer kicks off the competition between teams of different neighborhoods with challenge matches of soccer, volleyball, tug of war and also a road race.
- The Salento Finibus Terrae festival: Film festival of short films organized during the summer.
- Feast of Assumption: tasting and exhibition of local products and concert and dancing in the square with Pinches
- The Baroque Festival concerts and events related to Baroque music in honor of the composer Leonardo Leo with the objective of recovering the memory of the master composer.
- Sanvitesi Summer: organized by the city with cultural associations and individuals, provides for numerous concerts, exhibitions, screenings of films, musical performances, shows, cabaret, and theater.
- The "St. Vitus Dance" musical event traces the tradition of San Vito Tarantella.
- Christmas: a live nativity scene in the caves of San Biagio staged in the setting of the Byzantine sanctuary.
A variety of other cultural and educational events take place throughout the year, organised by or in conjunction with ExFadda L’officina del Sapere, a community based social enterprise at the heart of San Vito, including Coreutica a celebration of Mediterranean dance and music held in early August. Coreutica is hosted by World Music Academy and la Scuola di Pizzica di San Vito, with dance and music workshops and live events taking place in and around San Vito over the 5-6 day festival.
Geography anthropogenic
The city originally developed around the Dentice Frasso castle; the old town that still retains the old urban structure of low buildings and small streets. During the 1970s, San Vito experienced a second major urban development with the creation of the “zone 167” north of the city. This neighborhood is home to many condominiums, but also has residences and villas. Neighborhoods include Li stratoddi / Center, Chianti, Gallo / Iaddu, San Franciscu / San Francis, Santa Rita, Area 167, and Zona PIP.[13]
Economy
San Vito dei Norman is primarily a center of agriculture and trade. The level of employment is above the provincial average.
Agriculture
As for the primary sector,
Craft and industry
Industry in the territory is present with 250 industrial companies and 17.96% of the workforce. The manufacturing sectors are agro-processing (like
Services and Tourism
The activity of the service sector, is the fastest growing, with 17.22% of the employed labor force, found primarily in services of transportation and storage businesses, as well as real estate agents. Employment is now reduced in public administration because of the closure of the U.S. military base in the past. Lately, important experiments are being tried in tourism, allowing the industry to grow from year to year.[13] Unfortunately the leak of education in the population and the bad organization of the city hall make the city, especially the surrounding areas, a real open air dump with trashes of different types in the side streets and the fields. Even the roads have not maintains, making sure that many of these are unusable even by garbage collectors. In addition, we often find corpses of animals on the side of the streets given by the large amount of annual abandonment of pets.
Infrastructure and Roads
The main road links are represented by
- A14 Bologna - Taranto: known as Bari-Lecce Highway.
- SS 16 connects San Vito dei Normans to Carovigno and Ostuni.
- Brindisi-Lecce expressway connects San Vito dei Normans through the SS 16.
- Brindisi-Taranto connects San Vito dei Normanni to Taranto through the provincial roads 48, 45 and 44.
Railways
The station in San Vito dei Normanni, served by the
Twin Cities
Sports
The San Vito Volley Volleyball team was founded in 1989 by the league President Luigi Sabatelli in the Series A of the Italian Women's volleyball championship. The Cogeir is a men's volleyball team and campaigning in the C series of the Men's Volleyball Regional Championship. The basketball team is in the Regional C Series. At youth level is also practiced by the company "Basketball San Vito. As for U.S. football, it plays in the San Vito Football Championship. Sport facilities include:
- F. Macchitella Sport Palace presents an outside field for football, a basketball court and two tennis courts open to the public, while the interior features a basketball court and volleyball. Made in the 1970s, was the subject of a recent expansion due to the growth of sports, especially in the case of volleyball.
- EM Citiolo Sports field.
- A. Broad Sports Ground Created in the 1990s in district 167.
- The Tennis Club
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ISTAT
- ^ Dato Istat all'31/12/2008
- ^ Località raggiungibile tramite la SP 35
- ^ Medie climatiche 1961-1990
- ^ Šimunović 2012, p. 190. The 12th century confirmation of Slavic toponyms Castelluccio degli Schiavoni and San Vito degli Schiavoni | https://hrcak.srce.hr/81924
- ^ Saqaliba – Slavs in the Arab World, Part 2 (Slavic pirates, western part of which Slavs are known to have settled during 632 in Crete and Asia Minor, and in 642 Apulia by Slavs from Dalmatia ), by Niklot, June 12, 2017 | http://slavicchronicles.com/history/saqaliba-slavs-in-the-arab-world-part-2-slavs-of-muslim-iberia-and-slavic-pirates/
- ^ a b c d e f g h C. D. Poso, Il Salento normanno. Territorio, istituzioni, società, Itinerari di ricerca storica, Galatina, 1988
- ^ a b San Vito dei Normanni scoperta zona messapica - Repubblica — 18 dicembre 2003
- ^ A. Chionna, Beni Culturali di San Vito dei Normanni, Fasano 1988
- ^ Statuto comunale
- ^ a b c AAVV, Città e Paesi di Puglia e Basilicata, Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno
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External links
- Photos and videos of San Vito dei Normanni on youtube
- Community Site of San Vito dei Normanni
- Regional Site for Apulia (Puglia in Italian)
- San Vito on the Web
- News of San Vito dei Normanni
- Official homepage of the Italian Railways
- (in Italian) San Vito dei Normanni -Salento high coast of the trulli-