Francavilla Fontana, Salento. Puglia, Italy

Francavilla Fontana, Salento. Puglia, Italy Information and photographs in English for visitors to Francavilla Fontana, Puglia, Italy, plus events in the area. I apologize for any mistakes in translation.

Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. I have included in this page a large selection of my own photographs of Francavilla Fontana with accompanying information in English for the interest of anyone visiting the town. I am an English person who finding it difficult to find information about events in the area decided to share with other English speakers the information I do find. The sources of this information are posters, leaflets and the internet. I might not always be aware of cancellations of these events. I attempt to translate the information to English for your interest. The first time I drove through many towns in this region I was disappointed by the sight of modern flats on the outskirts and if I had stayed in the car I may have never discovered the beautiful historic centres. Francavilla is a living working town with houses, flats, a hospital, businesses and shops. This is an important agricultural, industrial and business area with a population of around 37,000. To see the real heart of Francavilla's Historic centre it is best to park in the streets north of the castle and take a walk. You wont be disappointed. Francavilla Fontana is also called the "Imperiali Town" after the name of feudal lords that ruled the town from the end of 16th to 18th century. In 2009 it was awarded the “city of art” award by the Region. Over the past couple of years a great deal of work has been done in the historic centre to renovate the castle, clean the Mother Church and lift all the old limestone paving throughout the town to repair and relay it flat. Francavilla Highlights : The Historic Centre - Baroque facades- Imperiali Castle - Beautiful churches - Elegant Pallazzos - Performances in the amphitheatre of the town park- Town Festa in September - Saturday morning market - A real locals town - lower prices than more touristy towns - Countryside of vineyards, olive groves, almond trees, fruit and vegetables, horses, sheep and cattle. Location - Midway between Brindisi and Taranto on the SS7 dual carriageway
(Turn off at Francavilla Centro)
Region - Puglia
Province - Brindisi
Post code - 72021
Alto Salento

Airport - Brindisi 35 minutes drive, Bari 2 hours drive
Train station - in Francavilla
Beaches - 35 minutes
Ostuni - 34 minutes
Ceglie Messapica - 35 minutes
Grottaglie - 17 minutes
Oria - 15 minutes
San Michelle Salentino - 15 minutes
Taranto - 35 minutes
Brindisi - 35 minutes

Further information can be found in the Tourist Information Office within the entrance of the Castle to the left. I hope you enjoy your visit! Please do send me a message with any comments or information you would like to see included in this page.

Chiesa S. Alfonso de' Liguori, Largo Liguorini, Francavilla Fontana.The Minor Basilica of Santissimo Rosario, Piazza Gio...
12/10/2025

Chiesa S. Alfonso de' Liguori, Largo Liguorini, Francavilla Fontana.
The Minor Basilica of Santissimo Rosario, Piazza Giovanni XXIII.

Viale V. Lilla, Francavilla Fontana. From the train station up to the end of the street there are trees to create shade ...
11/10/2025

Viale V. Lilla, Francavilla Fontana. From the train station up to the end of the street there are trees to create shade for the wide pavements. It is here that the Antique market is held on the first Sunday of each month. Along this streets there are shops, a pharmacy, a park, restaurants, gelateria, schools, and at the end you can see the stone arches of Porta Carmine, which leads you through to Via Roma.

Autumn colours are beginning to appear in the park (Villa Comunale Pietro Palumbo) in Viale V. Lilla, Francavilla Fontan...
11/10/2025

Autumn colours are beginning to appear in the park (Villa Comunale Pietro Palumbo) in Viale V. Lilla, Francavilla Fontana.

11/10/2025

💥 VENERDÌ 17 OTTOBRE 💥 INGRESSO LIBERO 💥
👉Francavilla Fontana (BR) - Cinema Teatro Italia
✅INGRESSO LIBERO fino ad esaurimento posti
☎️info 331 365 85 47
⚒️OHM PINK FLOYD SHOW⚒️
Eccezionale tributo ai Pink Floyd con effetti laser, effetti luce di ultimissima generazione, proiezioni su led wall con un impatto sonoro incredibile.

Concerto per la solidarietà, organizzata dall'associazione "CENTRO OCCUPAZIONALE ETS OVD".

All'interno della manifestazione ci sarà una lotteria con premi e il ricavato verrà devoluto all'associazione per aiutare i ragazzi con disabilità.

Sun and moon in the morning. Seen from the countryside of Francavilla Fontana, among the prickly pear, pine trees and ol...
11/10/2025

Sun and moon in the morning. Seen from the countryside of Francavilla Fontana, among the prickly pear, pine trees and olive trees.

Francavilla Fontana market is every Saturday morning. There are two streets of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese etc...
11/10/2025

Francavilla Fontana market is every Saturday morning. There are two streets of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese etc. and six streets of clothes, shoes, bedding, fabric, and more. It is located in the residential streets around Via Cavour, near the castle.

Palazzo Scazzeri, Corso Umberto, Francavilla Fontana. XVII
10/10/2025

Palazzo Scazzeri, Corso Umberto, Francavilla Fontana. XVII

Sunset over Francavilla Fontana this evening.
09/10/2025

Sunset over Francavilla Fontana this evening.

As the streets of Francavilla Fontana are flat, it is easy to reach the historic centre on foot or by bike. You will see...
08/10/2025

As the streets of Francavilla Fontana are flat, it is easy to reach the historic centre on foot or by bike. You will see all ages cycling in the town and surrounding countryside.

Piazza Umberto I, is at the heart of Francavilla Fontana. During the daytime, it is a relaxing place to meet up with fri...
08/10/2025

Piazza Umberto I, is at the heart of Francavilla Fontana. During the daytime, it is a relaxing place to meet up with friends for a chat.

08/10/2025
Edicole, Francavilla Fontana. These kiosks sell newspapers, magazines, phone credit, lottery tickets, toys, etc. One is...
08/10/2025

Edicole, Francavilla Fontana. These kiosks sell newspapers, magazines, phone credit, lottery tickets, toys, etc. One is located near the castle, the other is near Porta Carmine.

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