Faggiano in the province of Taranto: the first hamlet repopulated by the Albanians in the fifteenth century, with the Mother Church and the hamlet of San Crispieri.
History
Faggiano holds a historic first: according to the sources it was the first hamlet to be repopulated by the Albanian exiles who reached Puglia in the fifteenth century, beginning what would become the "Tarantine Albania".
What to see
The village keeps the traditional layout of the Tarantine area's small farming centres, with the Mother Church as its main architectural and religious landmark.
Its hamlet of San Crispieri — itself an ancient Albanian settlement — is tied to the ruins of the church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, witness to the Greek-Byzantine rite communities that lived in this area.
The territory has an agricultural vocation, with olive groves and vineyards marking the surrounding landscape.
Did you know…
- Faggiano was the first hamlet repopulated by the Albanians in the fifteenth century.
- The hamlet of San Crispieri was also an ancient Albanian settlement.
Practical information
| Hours | The village can be visited at any time. |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free to visit. |
| Accessibility | The centre is level and easy. |
| Getting there | From Taranto about 15 km towards the south-east. A car is needed. |
Tips for your visit
- Include Faggiano in an itinerary among the Tarantine Arbëreshë villages.
- Make a stop in the hamlet of San Crispieri too.