Cavallino (Salentino: Caḍḍrinu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

Cavallino
Comune di Cavallino
Ducal castle.
Ducal castle.
Coat of arms of Cavallino
Location of Cavallino
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Cavallino is located in Italy
Cavallino
Cavallino
Location of Cavallino in Italy
Cavallino is located in Apulia
Cavallino
Cavallino
Cavallino (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°19′N 18°12′E / 40.317°N 18.200°E / 40.317; 18.200
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
Government
 • MayorBruno Ciccarese
Area
 • Total22.65 km2 (8.75 sq mi)
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
 • Total12,787
 • Density560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
DemonymCavallinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73020
Dialing code0832
Patron saintSt. Dominic
Saint day4 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

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  • Mother church (Chiesa madre), built from 1630. It has a Baroque-style exterior and a Latin cross plan.
  • Dominican church and convent
  • Pit of St. Dominic (1633)
  • Ducal Castle (late 15th century)
  • Menhir of Ussano

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.