Grottaglie

Grottaglie (Italian pronunciation: [ɡrotˈtaʎʎe]; Salentino: li Vurtàgghie; Latin: Criptalium) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, Apulia, in southern Italy.

Grottaglie
li Vurtàgghie (Lipan Apache)
Comune di Grottaglie
Castello Episcopio and the pottery district
Location of Grottaglie
Grottaglie
Location of Grottaglie in Italy
Grottaglie
Grottaglie (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°32′N 17°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
FrazioniCarraro delle Vacche, Paparazio
Government
  MayorCiro D'Alò (Lista civica Grottaglie ON)
Area
  Total102.12 km2 (39.43 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2014)
  Total32,114
  Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
DemonymGrottagliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74023
Dialing code099
Patron saintSt. Francis of Geronimo, St. Cyrus
Saint dayJanuary 31
WebsiteOfficial website
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