Along the streets of Carovigno it is still possible to see the ruins of the ancient city walls, which used to surround the old town of Carbina, a flourishing Messapic centre at a time when the area of Brindisi was dominated by the Iapyges.
According to the tradition, Carbina was a fortified citadel, surrounded by three circles of city walls, build around the hill, the highest point of the town centre, where there used to be the acropolis, protected by impressive walls made of large blocks of stone.
Towards the valley, two circles of city walls used to limit to area of the necropolis, but this was not enough to save the town from terrible Messapic wars and, in 473 BC, Carbina was plundered by the troops of Taras.
Nowadays, nearby the present cemetery, it is possible to see several fragments belonging to the second circle of city walls while, in the lowest part of the town centre, there are some chamber tombs together with grave goods.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Oktoberfesct
Festival featuring local food, craft beer, and live music across three weekends of celebration.
Progetto Premio Cantiere Risonanze
Artist residency with final presentation at TEX of ExFadda.
Le Radici del Sud in Concert
The band Le Radici del Sud performs traditional Salentine pizzica music.
Il Naso
Theatrical performance by Ippolito Chiarello at the Teatro Comunale.
Hortus Puglia
Hortus Puglia in Ostuni: gardening exhibitions, storytelling, thematic workshops and training sessions.
Figura di Tradizione
Mario Borrelli's painting between human figure, light, and tradition.
More places nearby
Churches and cryptsParish Maria Santissima di Belvedere patrona - Chiesa NuovaThe Chiesa Nuova of Carovigno stands out for the contrast between its
19th-century walls and the main facade, which was completed at the end of
the last century. Carovigno very close
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of Dentice di FrassoA 15th-century building of extraordinary architectural forms, the castle of
Dentice di Frasso dominates the landscape from a hilltop. Carovigno very close
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant'AnnaIn the heart of the old town, just a few steps from the castle in
Carovigno, stands the massive stone building of the Church of Sant’Anna. Carovigno very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa del CarminePrecious Baroque gem in the heart of Carovigno, the Church of the Carmine
preserves both fragments of the original frescoes and ancient burials. Carovigno very close- Castles, towers and palacesTorre Regina GiovannaTorre Regina Giovanna, an old watchtower, is surrounded by centuries old olive trees in the countryside of Carovigno. Carovigno very close
- Nature and gardensParco comunale Salvatore MorelliLush and fragrant, the green lung near the historic center of Carovigno is a destination for adults and children alike, for games and long walks. Carovigno very close