Teana.
This village, built during the Longobard dominion
between the X and the XI centuries, became a religious
centre inhabited by Basil monks and was known at the
time as ‘Castello di Latiano’. Later,
it was called ‘Tigana’, from the Greek
word ‘Teganus’ that was later changed
into ‘Teana’.
In the village the Main Church of the Madonna del
Carmine and San Cristoforo’s Chapel are worth
seeing.
The old centre, with a mediaeval structure, is built
around the Castle. From there it is possible to enjoy
a wonderful view.
Amongst the palaces spread in the village, Palazzo
Lecce will be noticed. The ‘Museo della Civiltà
Contadina’ (Museum of the Paesant Civilisation)
is very interesting.
This village is surrounded by woods that supply very
good wood and, in autumn, a wide range of mushrooms.
