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 โ€œcity of artโ€ 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.

Corso Umberto I, Francavilla Fontana.
01/12/2025

Corso Umberto I, Francavilla Fontana.

Castello Imperiali, Francavilla Fontana viewed from Bar Degli Imperiali, Piazza Marconi I.
01/12/2025

Castello Imperiali, Francavilla Fontana viewed from Bar Degli Imperiali, Piazza Marconi I.

A happy and relaxed Sunday morning in Francavilla. Take a walk, visit the bakers for bread and cakes, buy nuts, drink co...
30/11/2025

A happy and relaxed Sunday morning in Francavilla. Take a walk, visit the bakers for bread and cakes, buy nuts, drink coffee, get a newspaper, look at the antiques market, have a chat with people you meet.

Lighting the way to the Mother Church of Francavilla Fontana. The Basilica minore del Santissimo Rosario.
29/11/2025

Lighting the way to the Mother Church of Francavilla Fontana.
The Basilica minore del Santissimo Rosario.

Sunday 30th November Santa Claus will be at the CIA Family Store on Via San Vito between 10.30 and 12.30.
29/11/2025

Sunday 30th November Santa Claus will be at the CIA Family Store on Via San Vito between 10.30 and 12.30.

๐ŸŽ…โœจ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฏ๐—ผ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ผ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†!

Pronti a vivere la magia del Natale? โค๏ธ
๐——๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ vi aspettiamo in negozio per incontrare il vero Babbo Natale e scattare con lui una foto ricordo indimenticabile!

๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—นโ€™๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ โ€“ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ
๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฑ โ€“ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ (๐—•๐—ฅ)

Portate con voi i vostri piccoliโ€ฆ ma anche i grandi che amano ancora sognare! ๐Ÿ’ซ
Non mancate, il Natale piรน bello รจ solo da Ciao Family!

6th to 8th December 2025The European Village of Santa Claus 2025 comes to the Villa Comunale, Francavilla Fontana (BR)A...
29/11/2025

6th to 8th December 2025
The European Village of Santa Claus 2025 comes to the
Villa Comunale, Francavilla Fontana (BR)

An exciting experience that unites tradition, spectacle and Christmas spirit. An enchanted place where adults and children can rediscover the joy of Christmas.
With Christmas markets, children's rides, street performers, music and magic shows, every corner of the Village will be designed to deliver wonder, smiles and moments to remember.

Il cuore di Francavilla Fontana sta per essere travolto dalla magia del Natale, con un evento unico e coinvolgente: il Villaggio Europeo di Santa Claus 2025

Unโ€™esperienza emozionante che unisce tradizione, spettacolo e spirito natalizio, trasformando la cittร  in un luogo incantato dove grandi e piccini potranno riscoprire la gioia delle feste.

Tra mercatini di Natale, giostrine per bambini, artisti di strada, musica e spettacoli di magia, ogni angolo del villaggio sarร  pensato per regalare stupore, sorrisi e momenti da ricordare.

Preparatevi a vivere un viaggio nella meraviglia

๐ˆ๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ ๐ข๐จ ๐„๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐จ ๐๐ข ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ
Villa Comunale, Francavilla Fontana (BR)
dal 6 allโ€™8 dicembre 2025

Antiques market Sunday 30th November in Viale Lilla, and crafts at the end of Via Roma. Nearest car park is at the train...
29/11/2025

Antiques market Sunday 30th November in Viale Lilla, and crafts at the end of Via Roma. Nearest car park is at the train station. However, if you want a pleasant Sunday morning walk, I suggest parking in the streets around Via Cavour and walking passed the castle, along Corso Umberto to Piazza Umberto I, then along Via Roma. There are cafes along the route.

3rd Comprehensive School Concerts at churches in Francavilla Fontana.
29/11/2025

3rd Comprehensive School Concerts at churches in Francavilla Fontana.

When I see the boys sitting by the War Monument, I look at the statue of the fallen soldier and wonder what he is thinki...
29/11/2025

When I see the boys sitting by the War Monument, I look at the statue of the fallen soldier and wonder what he is thinking. I think he is happy to see them meeting with their friends and not having to go to war. Where was your favourite place to meet with your friends?

Speranza Rifugio (Hope Refuge) Francavilla FontanaOn Sunday, November 30th from 10:30 until 13:00 the kind people of Spe...
29/11/2025

Speranza Rifugio (Hope Refuge) Francavilla Fontana
On Sunday, November 30th from 10:30 until 13:00 the kind people of Speranza Rifugio will be in Viale Vincenzo Lilla, alongside the Antiques market. Please take a few minutes to find out from them about the association, their activities and ways you might be able to help. From a tin of food to a kind adoption, I am sure the dogs at Hope Shelter will appreciate any help you can give. Thank you to the volunteers who try and make life better for these sad animals that have been abandoned by humans.

29/11/2025

๐ŸŽท La stagione รจ iniziata al Sal8 รจ Jazz di Francavilla Fontana

Ieri sera il club Francavilla Fontana ha inaugurato la terza edizione di Sal8 รจ Jazz โ€“ Giovedรฌ live, e lโ€™atmosfera รจ giร  quella delle grandi occasioni.

Da qui ad aprile, ogni giovedรฌ sarร  un viaggio tra i protagonisti del jazz pugliese e nomi di rilievo nazionale e internazionale: Dario Deidda, Daniel Karlsson, Roberto Ottaviano, Danny Grissett e tanti altri, insieme ai talenti emergenti piรน promettenti.

Un cartellone ricchissimo, progetti originali, un ambiente elegante dove gustare buon vino, buon food e jazz di altissimo livello.

Scopri di piรน: https://italiajazz.it/evento/sal8-e-jazz-stagione-2025-26/

Francavilla รจ Jazz

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