Minervino di Lecce
| Minervino di Lecce | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Minervino di Lecce | ||
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 Minervino di Lecce
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| Coordinates: 40°6′N 18°26′E / 40.100°N 18.433°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region |
 Apulia
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| Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) | |
| Frazioni | Cocumola, Specchia Gallone | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ettore Caroppo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 2009) | ||
| • Total | 3,832 | |
| • Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Minervinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 73027 | |
| Dialing code | 0836 | |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony | |
| Saint day | 13 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Minervino di Lecce is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, Apulia, south-eastern Italy. It is situated in the eastern part of the Salento peninsula about 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Lecce, not far from Otranto.
The Dolmen Li Scusi, in the town's countryside towards Uggiano La Chiesa, is the largest dolmen in Apulia after that of Bisceglie. The frazione of Cocumola is home to numerous Messapic granarys (locally known as fogge) and several menhirs.
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