It is thought that the town of Lizzanello has originated in XIII century; also it is supposed to be part of the County of Lecce and was a stronghold of the Paladini family.
Lizzanello today is an agricultural center in central Salento located in the southeast of Lecce, in the midst of lush olive groves, in the plain that extends to the north of Serre di Galugnano.
The urban center of Lizzanello is 8 Km from Lecce, the capital of Salento and 59 km from the Airport of Salento (Brindisi).