The coat of arms of Botrugno depicts a crab on the sides of which there are a branch of vine and a comet. The official recognition was obtained on the 4th of June, 1990.

The current symbology has been obtained from the State Archive of Naples and refer to the Greek origins of the town. Botrugno, in fact can be derived from the verb botrumai (to produce grape / owning vineyards). It is assumed, therefore, that in the area existed a fertile vineyard.

The oral tradition validates the hypothesis: in ancient times, there was the migration of a community of farmers from the nearby Muro, who settled here to cultivate the lands of their own property. And that explains the presence of the branch vine in the arms.

The crab, just like the scorpion which appeared earlier, are difficult to interpret. Both can be traced to the popular tradition of the community and both indicate litigation, and under certain aspects, even danger, the same nature of the local people, as it is revealed in the most difficult moments of their history.

The comet is going to show the right way.

Originally founded by the Greeks, Botrugno begins to develop after the destruction of the nearby Muro Leccese by Guglielmo il Malo in the XIIth century. In 1193 the Norman Tancredi d'Altavilla gave the house to Lancellotto Capace.

Later, in the XIIIth century was given to the Maramonte who started the construction of a small fortress around which developed the core housing.

In 1654 the Maramonte, who meanwhile saw its fortunes plummet, they sold the house to the noble family Castriota Granai in the person of Carlo Castriota already Baron of Melpignano. It was during this period that Botrugno saw a moment of great splendor and luster thanks to the prestige of the family and the wealth generated through the trade.

The fortress was turned into a luxurious residential building and the decorative works of the interior were commissioned to famous painters and decorators.

The Castriota, who also got the noble title of Marquis, were the last feudal lords and resided there until 1817, when Francesco Maria gave the fief to the Guarini di Poggiardo. However, the feudal power had already ceased and the government of the town was first entrusted to the local comunal administration and then to the city council. Botrugno lost its autonomy and, together with San Cassiano, was incorporated to Nociglia.

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