There is no definite information on the origins of the town although it is assumed that Marittima was founded or inhabited by the Messapi and that it suffered the same fate as its neighbours, Vaste, Diso and Castro, which were overtaken first by the Romans and then by the Byzantines, the Normans and Angevins.
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You can also reach the centre via the internal provincial road: SP81 Vaste-Diso-Tricase- Gagliano del Capo, SP82 Diso-Spongano, SP83 Diso Vignacastrisi –Castro.
Alexander Vedernikov held the title of principal guest conductor (vaste gastdirigent) from 2001 to 2003.