On January 29, 1864, this Apulian settlement officially altered its civic identity, dropping the historical name San Vito degli Schiavoni to become San Vito dei Normanni. Despite the formal adjustment, the town's roughly 19,600 residents—known as Sanvitesi—still affectionately refer to their home as *Santu Vitu* in the local dialect.
Located in the northern stretch of the Salento peninsula within the Brindisi province, the town sits a mere 9 kilometers inland from the Adriatic Sea. This geography provides a highly practical base for reaching the coastal waters while avoiding heavy seaside traffic.
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Next up: Saint Vitus and Saint Vincent Ferrer, patrons of the solemn procession of 15 June, Tuesday 15 June
Nearest airport: Brindisi, 21 km away
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📅 Every year, on 15 June, with the solemn town procession
San Vito dei Normanni celebrates Saint Vitus and Saint Vincent Ferrer on 15 June, the day on which the patron's statue can be admired in a solemn procession through the streets of the historic centre.
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