Fasano

Fasano is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, southern Italy.

It marks the border between the Altosalento and the province of Bari. It is equidistant (approximately 50 km) from three of the provincial capitals in Puglia, namely Bari, Taranto and Brindisi. The name Fasano probably derives from the “Faso”, large wild columbus doves (also represented on the civic coat of arms) which drunk from the foggie, which was a type of swamp or pool in the open air formed from the water which flowed down from the surrounding hills. This area where the pool once was is now a communal garden.