Ginosa
Welcome to Ginosa
Hi guys! Today I'll tell you about Ginosa, a beautiful city located in the province of Taranto, in Puglia. With its 21,803 inhabitants, Ginosa is located at the southern foothills of the Murgia tarantina, at 240 m above sea level. Are you ready to discover what this city has to offer?
Let's discover the physical geography of Ginosa
Ginosa has an area of 188.49 km² which also includes the coastline of Marina di Ginosa. It is located at the extreme border with Basilicata and is the last municipality of the Jonic province. Impressive, right? It's amazing to think that both the Bradano and Galaso rivers flow within its territory. The land is vast and diversified, with plains stretching from the Gravina to the sea and hills rising high.
How Ginosa got its name
Have you ever wondered where the name of Ginosa comes from? Its name derives from "Genusia" in Ancient Greek, an important Peuceta center that was located near the city of Taranto, with which it had alternating commercial relationships. With the arrival of the Romans, Genusia was absorbed by the Apuli and subjected to Taranto.
The history of Ginosa
The history of Ginosa is very interesting. In 394-395 AD, Ginosa was governed by a certain Flavio Successo Ornato, as described on a tablet found in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Other ancient artifacts found in Ginosa depict Marchese Arditi, Visconti, and Miani, who acquired six of the "labors of Hercules." These relics were briefly exhibited in the Royal Palace of Capodimonte in Naples, and then transported to the National Museum of Naples.
In 1085, Ginosa became the possession and stronghold of Roberto il Guiscardo, as testified by the Castle, built starting from that period to be a point of control for the entire Tarantine Ionian arc against Saracen incursions. In 1463, the fiefdom of Ginosa passed to the demesne after the death of Giovanni Antonio Orsini, the last prince of Taranto.
Ginosa throughout the centuries
Ginosa was part of the County of Lecce and then conquered by the Sanseverini and annexed to the Principality of Taranto. It was also fortified by Manfredi, son of Federico II. The feud passed to the Doria in 1556, the Grillo in 1606, and the Spinola Marquises of Los Balbases and Alcañices in 1629.
Conclusion
Ginosa has been an important city since ancient times. Its history and physical geography make it a unique and fascinating city. If you are traveling through the province of Taranto, you must visit Ginosa. I hope you have a wonderful stay and enjoyed my summary. See you soon!
