Uggiano la Chiesa
Uggiano la Chiesa: a town in Puglia
Hello friends, today I will talk to you about Uggiano la Chiesa, a town in the province of Lecce in Puglia, which has a population of about 4395 inhabitants and is located in the Otranto area.
Physical geography
Uggiano la Chiesa covers an area of and its territory is located between 10 and 99 meters above sea level. It borders the municipalities of Giurdignano, Otranto, Minervino di Lecce and Santa Cesarea Terme. It is classified as zone 4 with very low seismicity and has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild winters and hot-humid summers. The average temperature in January is around , while that of the hottest month, August, is around . The average annual rainfall is around , with a peak in autumn-winter.
History
The precise origins of Uggiano la Chiesa are not known, but there are traces of human settlements already in prehistoric times, as demonstrated by the dolmens and menhirs found in the area. The territory was frequented by Basilian monks who built rock settlements, such as the crypt church of San Solomo. The inhabitants of Uggiano la Chiesa could be the refugees from the nearby city of Vaste, destroyed in 1147 by Guglielmo the Malo. The name of the city could derive from the Latin toponym "Vigilarum", which means "a place of surveillance and control".
National associations
Uggiano la Chiesa belongs to the National Association of Bread Cities, the National Association of Oil Cities and the National Coordination of Local Authorities for Peace and Human Rights. This demonstrates the city's commitment to promoting local production and the culture of peace.
Uggiano la Chiesa is also a place of great tourist interest, thanks to its millenary history and the natural beauty of its territory. If you are in Puglia, I recommend you to visit this city of ancient charm and let yourself be enchanted by its beauty!
