Leverano
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Leverano is a town known for its agricultural products like wine, olive oil, and flowers, with historical roots dating back to the Giustinian ages. The town features significant historical architecture, such as a 28-meter tall tower erected by Emperor Frederick II in 1220 and a mother church originally built in 1589. Leverano has seen various attacks and influences over the centuries, particularly during the Middle Ages, when it was ruled by notable feudal families.
Leverano
- 1. PON – A.s. 2010-2011
- 2. My town
- 3. Its coast, sea and beaches.
- 4. Its economic activities The main economic activities are: agriculture and handcrafts. Leverano is famous for important agricultural products as wine, olive oil and flowers.
- 5. Founded in the Giustinian Ages by the survivors of the two farm houses Sant'Angelo and Torricella, after the raids of the army of Totila, king of the Ostrogoths .
- 6. The city developed in the IX century but submitted various attacks and raids by the Saracens.
- 7. The Emperor Federico II in 1220 had an impressive edified tower, 28 meters tall, a square shape building which can still be admired at the centre of the to wn .
- 8. During the Middle Ages the town was dominated and ruled by important feudal Families: Castriota and Pignatelli.
- 9. Of historical interest: the Mother Church, originally built in 1589 and completely refurbished after the earthquake of 1743.
- 12. ...... growing together…in an increasingly multicultural world … .always friends in friendship and love…. Istituto Comprensivo II° Polo – Leverano (Le) - Italia