Montesano Salentino will probably dates back to the fourteenth century, it is assumed by the work of settlers who stopped attracted by the health of the area and the fertility of the soil. In the following centuries belonged first to the family D'Aragona, and thus to the family Marulli, owner of the manor of MarchesatodiSpecchia and Campomarino.

It 'a country with a predominantly rural economy, but with the presence of local workshops, where ancient crafts, made relevant and necessary for proper growth.

The naturalistic aspect assumes importance: the Mediterranean in ancient times was predominant, an expanse of shrubs and herbs that are adapted to our land karst, is currently characterized by the cultivation of secular tradition, especially olive trees, which are dotted with centuries-old specimens, which with their contortions embellish the land.

Among the monuments of Montesano Salentino are, above all Mother Church, originally the sixteenth century and modified in the nineteenth century, which has a façade animated by a lively portal; Calvary, the Chapel of Protector, San Donato, dates back to the eleventh century and remodeled completely in 1775, which houses a fresco of the '400 that reproduces the figure of the patron saint of the country and epilepsy, which is celebrated on August 5,6,7,8 in an extraordinary setting of lights, devotion, and the participation of a large number of devotees and tourists.

Also featured are: Palazzo Bitonti, the "Palmenti" and the ancient corti.

* The "Corte" is a classic building type peasant still present in the oldest part of our country is the common area onto which the homes of families 3,4,5,6, with a central well from which all inhabitants of the Corte drew water for family needs.

These spaces were closed the night with a door made of olive wood for increased protection of the inhabitants. These spaces are very characteristic, are the roots of our history).

The inhabitants have always been devoted to the Holy because, apparently, it was to show him the best place to raise the country. Al Santo is mainly focussed people suffering from the "sacred disease" also known as "mad or bad of San Donato".

Its most famous citizens were the brothers Bitonti, physicians and surgeons, and the priest, lawyer and renowned surgeon Saverio Scolozzi, all active in the eighteenth century.