{"id":10764,"date":"2024-10-07T10:11:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10764"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:11:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:11:21","slug":"tavoliere-delle-puglie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/tavoliere-delle-puglie\/","title":{"rendered":"Tavoliere delle Puglie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/south-italy\/apulia\/\">Apulia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tavoliere delle Puglie (or just Tavoliere) is a large plain in northern Apulia, which occupies most of the Province of Foggia. This area is an important agricultural region, which also houses various cities featuring numerous historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-6a49398e-9c97-4cf0-a9f7-26f2a5c54bca\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-36a7c064-521d-4760-a633-99eaf12d1d86\">Places to see in the Tavoliere delle Puglie<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#foggia\">Foggia<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#foggia-cathedral\">Foggia Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#civic-museum-of-foggia\">Civic Museum of Foggia<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-giovanni-battista\">Church of San Giovanni Battista<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-the-crosses\">Church of the Crosses<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-comunale-karol-wojtyla\">Villa Comunale Karol Wojty\u0142a<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#lucera\">Lucera<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#lucera-castle\">Lucera Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-place\">Lucera Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#giuseppe-fiorelli-museum-of-urban-archaeology\">Giuseppe Fiorelli Museum of Urban Archaeology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#roman-amphitheater-of-lucera\">Roman Amphitheater of Lucera<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#san-severo\">San Severo<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museum-of-alto-tavoliere\">Museum of Alto Tavoliere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ordona\">Ordona<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-park-of-herdonia\">Archaeological Park of Herdonia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cerignola\">Cerignola<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cerignola-cathedral\">Cerignola Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#piano-delle-fosse-del-grano\">Piano delle Fosse del Grano<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foggia\"><strong>Foggia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foggia is the third largest city in Apulia, located at the center of the Tavoliere. Inhabited since ancient times, the modern city emerged in the Late Middle Ages, and became one of the most important centers of the region during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. The city later declined, and was hit by several earthquakes. Foggia is now a large agricultural center, and features some historic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d37616db-e874-4555-a962-c51c07edf15e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foggia-cathedral\"><strong>Foggia Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Church of Beata Maria Vergine Assunta in Cielo <em>(<em>Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine Assunta in Cielo<\/em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foggia Cathedral <em>(Cattedrale di Foggia)<\/em> is the main church of the city, erected during the 12th century. Originally built in Romanesque style, the church was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1731 and was later restored with Baroque additions. The cathedral features a beautifully decorated facade and houses various artworks, including a medieval icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Pericle Felici, 71121 Foggia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.4636, 15.5436<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1WjdHACM2XGHGtaT7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4d37419c-fcf1-4238-8295-1abf658bf884\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"civic-museum-of-foggia\"><strong>Civic Museum of Foggia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Civic Museum of Foggia <em>(Museo Civico di Foggia)<\/em> is a museum of local history and art in Foggia. The museum houses several archaeological findings unearthed around the city, including objects from nearby Neolithic villages. Its collection also includes paintings and artworks by local artists, and exhibitions on local history. The museum is hosted in a palace adjacent to the ancient city gate called <strong>Porta Arpana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Vincenzo Nigri, 3, 71121 Foggia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.4651, 15.5451<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MnfsBavuc6zdmxZF6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2302d017-433e-405d-a2a0-7bacb3ba1be6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-giovanni-battista\"><strong>Church of San Giovanni Battista<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Giovanni Battista is a Baroque church in Foggia, erected during the 16th century. The church features an elaborate and decorated portal, and houses some artworks. In front of the church is the <strong>Piano delle Fosse<\/strong>, an ancient cistern once used to store wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Piano della Croce, 71121 Foggia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.4658, 15.5459<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yJQBJSz9x64R5C7h7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7ed6f970-4393-41b3-bd72-772c54cce3ba\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-the-crosses\"><strong>Church of the Crosses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of the Crosses (<em>Chiesa delle Croci<\/em>) is a church in Foggia erected between the 17th and 18th century in Baroque style. In front of the church are five small chapels and a decorated portal which serves as the entrance to the complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Giovanni Rotondo, 53, 71100 Foggia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.4668, 15.5399<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/KU371KeEnszvjwiz9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_35cfb3ce-b8f0-403a-b759-6c4c7bdf153b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-comunale-karol-wojtyla\"><strong>Villa Comunale Karol Wojty\u0142a<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villa Comunale Karol Wojty\u0142a is a one of the largest city parks in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/south-italy\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Southern Italy<\/a>, located east of the old town of Foggia. The park features various decorations, and was built in the 19th century and later dedicated to Pope John Paul II, whose real name was Karol Wojty\u0142a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Camillo Benso Cavour, 71121 Foggia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.4618, 15.5568<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mT7Dh1dNDTnB98xE7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_45e08a17-5031-4d72-9a3e-b08647496938\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lucera\"><strong>Lucera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucera is a town located in the Tavoliere west of Foggia. Founded in prehistoric times, it was later a large Roman city, but declined in the Early Middle Ages. In the 13th century, Frederick II transfered around 20,000 Muslims from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sicily\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sicily<\/a> to Lucera, allowing them to build mosques. The city was taken by Christian forces in 1300 and most of the Muslims were slaughtered or sold as slaves. Lucera later remained one of the most important centers in the area, and it is now an agricultural center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_dd5d4be6-c12e-4a6c-9b9b-341e95d5769e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lucera-castle\"><strong>Lucera Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Swabian-Angevin Fortress <em>(Fortezza Svevo-Angioina)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lucera Castle <em>(Castello di Lucera)<\/em> is a medieval fortress built in Lucera during the 13th century, during the reign of Frederick II. The castle is located on a hill west of the old city of Lucera, on the site of a prehistoric settlement and various Roman structures. Once an important fortress, it was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1456, and was later abandoned. Most of the walls and towers of the fortress survive to this day, along with some other fortifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Padre Angelo Cuomo, 71036 Lucera FG<br>Coordinates: 41.5092, 15.3220<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/w6Lz1A9Af9uquHaZ9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_557cdce6-388f-4a14-8f66-8b5f2bd2aa65\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-place\"><strong>Lucera Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta <em>(Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lucera Cathedral <em>(Duomo di Lucera)<\/em> is the main church of the city, erected in the early 14th century when the town was taken by Christian forces. The church was built in Gothic style and preserves its original appearance. The facade of the cathedral features a richly decorated portal, while inside it houses various artworks. The <strong>Diocesan Museum of Lucera<\/strong> (<em>Museo Diocesano di Lucera<\/em>) is located in front of the cathedral and houses numerous religious artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 13, 71036 Lucera FG<br>Coordinates: 41.5081, 15.3347<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/weEoxMGfix3xJkRx5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_ec3acdbc-a416-424c-a484-72bbf41f60f0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"giuseppe-fiorelli-museum-of-urban-archaeology\"><strong>Giuseppe Fiorelli Museum of Urban Archaeology<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giuseppe Fiorelli Museum of Urban Archaeology <em>(Museo di Archeologia Urbana Giuseppe Fiorelli)<\/em> is an archaeological museum in the center of Lucera. Its collection includes archaeological findings dating between prehistory and the Middle Ages, with several objects from Neolithic settlements, Roman statues, and ancient coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via de Nicastri, 36, 71036 Lucera FG<br>Coordinates: 41.5077, 15.3366<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MLJ35kf9ZDbiqo2z9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c14fa868-8dc4-4f42-9bb2-e4ea743d1ed8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roman-amphitheater-of-lucera\"><strong>Roman Amphitheater of Lucera<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roman Amphitheater of Lucera <em>(Anfiteatro Romano di Lucera)<\/em> was built in the 1st century, and was one of the largest and oldest amphitheaters in the region. Abandoned in the Early Middle Ages, it was restored and partially rebuilt in the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale Augusto, 93, 71036 Lucera FG<br>Coordinates: 41.5083, 15.3449<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bHBSmuEfUBka2DW87\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_689ba3f3-33e1-46ae-9cd8-c305729fa6f6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-severo\"><strong>San Severo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>San Severo is a city located north of Foggia in the Tavoliere. The town emerged in the Late Middle Ages, quickly becoming an important trade center. San Severo remained a city of regional importance for centuries, but then slowly declined. Now the city is an agricultural and trade center with some historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2b5d70b1-a9f4-465d-bf34-9f48a40f99de\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museum-of-alto-tavoliere\"><strong>Museum of Alto Tavoliere<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of Alto Tavoliere <em>(Museo dell&#8217;Alto Tavoliere)<\/em> is a museum of local history and art in San Severo. The museum houses an archaeological collection that includes numerous objects from the Paleolithic and Neolithic found around the city, and also features an art gallery with works mostly by local artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza S. Francesco, 48, 71016 San Severo FG<br>Coordinates: 41.6875, 15.3789<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Rawc2EMTFTMEgohw5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_aec98003-c1a5-4979-9ce4-31d3d3ca7407\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ordona\"><strong>Ordona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordona is a small town located in the Tavoliere south of Foggia. The town was a flourishing Roman city with the name <em>Herdonia<\/em>, and it was the site of two battles during the Second Punic War, but it was slowly abandoned during the Middle Ages. The modern town only emerged between the 17th and 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_6a6b4c7c-4d56-47c6-9644-2a94d8cdb7e5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-park-of-herdonia\"><strong>Archaeological Park of Herdonia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Park of Herdonia <em>(Parco Archeologico di Herdonia)<\/em> houses the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Herdonia, near the modern Ordona. The area includes the ruins of various structures, including two temples and a thermal complex. An archaeological museum in Ordona houses various objects found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Contrada Cavallerizza, 71040 Ordona FG<br>Coordinates: 41.3106, 15.6224<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DzAqMJpRa9VuLWV19\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_77e5c98a-964a-46e3-8d69-a2a5781bf27c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cerignola\"><strong>Cerignola<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cerignola is a city located southeast of Foggia, at the southern end of the Tavoliere. Inhabited since ancient times, the modern town emerged in the Middle Ages. Cerignola was the site of a battle between the Spanish and French army in 1503, and was devastated by an earthquake in 1731. The city now remains a large agricultural center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_bc7bd558-06b2-417a-a908-eb724412de5d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cerignola-cathedral\"><strong>Cerignola Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Cathedral of San Pietro Apostolo <em>(Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo)<\/em>, Duomo Tonti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cerignola Cathedral <em>(Cattedrale di Cerignola)<\/em> is a large church erected in Gothic Revival style between the 19th and 20th century. The church features various elaborate decorations, and it ranks among the largest churches in Southern Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Duomo, 10, 71042 Cerignola FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2646, 15.8996<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/x4zFM1CvC3nkPCaQA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_21e1e3c1-46a9-4be1-b187-e220bf223a1b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"piano-delle-fosse-del-grano\"><strong>Piano delle Fosse del Grano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Piano delle Fosse del Grano is an area located south of the old town of Cerignola, which features hundreds of underground cisterns once used to store grain and wheat. This is now an archaeological area, and most of the structures date from the Late Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piano S. Rocco, 71042 Cerignola FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2624, 15.8964<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tsFJoCFoRHCNtSGb6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Apulia The Tavoliere delle Puglie (or just Tavoliere) is a large plain in northern Apulia, which occupies most of the Province of Foggia. This area is an important agricultural region, which also houses various cities featuring numerous historic attractions. Foggia Foggia is the third largest city in Apulia, located at the center of the Tavoliere. Inhabited since ancient times, the modern city emerged in the Late Middle Ages, and became one of the most important centers of the region during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. The city later declined, and was hit by several earthquakes. Foggia is now a large agricultural center, and features some historic landmarks. Foggia Cathedral Also known as: Church of Beata Maria Vergine Assunta in Cielo (Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine Assunta in Cielo) The Foggia Cathedral (Cattedrale di Foggia) is the main church of the city, erected during the 12th century. Originally built in Romanesque style, the church was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1731 and was later restored with Baroque additions. The cathedral features a beautifully decorated facade and houses various artworks, including a medieval icon. Address: Piazza Pericle Felici, 71121 Foggia FGCoordinates: 41.4636, 15.5436 Google Maps Civic Museum of Foggia The Civic Museum of Foggia (Museo Civico di Foggia) is a museum of local history and art in Foggia. The museum houses several archaeological findings unearthed around the city, including objects from nearby Neolithic villages. Its collection also includes paintings and artworks by local artists, and exhibitions on local history. The museum is hosted in a palace adjacent to the ancient city gate called Porta Arpana. Address: Piazza Vincenzo Nigri, 3, 71121 Foggia FGCoordinates: 41.4651, 15.5451 Google Maps Church of San Giovanni Battista The Church of San Giovanni Battista is a Baroque church in Foggia, erected during the 16th century. The church features an elaborate and decorated portal, and houses some artworks. In front of the church is the Piano delle Fosse, an ancient cistern once used to store wheat. Address: Piazza Piano della Croce, 71121 Foggia FGCoordinates: 41.4658, 15.5459 Google Maps Church of the Crosses The Church of the Crosses (Chiesa delle Croci) is a church in Foggia erected between the 17th and 18th century in Baroque style. In front of the church are five small chapels and a decorated portal which serves as the entrance to the complex. Address: Via S. Giovanni Rotondo, 53, 71100 Foggia FGCoordinates: 41.4668, 15.5399 Google Maps Villa Comunale Karol Wojty\u0142a The Villa Comunale Karol Wojty\u0142a is a one of the largest city parks in Southern Italy, located east of the old town of Foggia. The park features various decorations, and was built in the 19th century and later dedicated to Pope John Paul II, whose real name was Karol Wojty\u0142a. Address: Piazza Camillo Benso Cavour, 71121 Foggia FGCoordinates: 41.4618, 15.5568 Google Maps Lucera Lucera is a town located in the Tavoliere west of Foggia. Founded in prehistoric times, it was later a large Roman city, but declined in the Early Middle Ages. In the 13th century, Frederick II transfered around 20,000 Muslims from Sicily to Lucera, allowing them to build mosques. The city was taken by Christian forces in 1300 and most of the Muslims were slaughtered or sold as slaves. Lucera later remained one of the most important centers in the area, and it is now an agricultural center. Lucera Castle Also known as: Swabian-Angevin Fortress (Fortezza Svevo-Angioina) The Lucera Castle (Castello di Lucera) is a medieval fortress built in Lucera during the 13th century, during the reign of Frederick II. The castle is located on a hill west of the old city of Lucera, on the site of a prehistoric settlement and various Roman structures. Once an important fortress, it was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1456, and was later abandoned. Most of the walls and towers of the fortress survive to this day, along with some other fortifications. Address: Piazza Padre Angelo Cuomo, 71036 Lucera FGCoordinates: 41.5092, 15.3220 Google Maps Lucera Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Lucera Cathedral (Duomo di Lucera) is the main church of the city, erected in the early 14th century when the town was taken by Christian forces. The church was built in Gothic style and preserves its original appearance. The facade of the cathedral features a richly decorated portal, while inside it houses various artworks. The Diocesan Museum of Lucera (Museo Diocesano di Lucera) is located in front of the cathedral and houses numerous religious artworks. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 13, 71036 Lucera FGCoordinates: 41.5081, 15.3347 Google Maps Giuseppe Fiorelli Museum of Urban Archaeology The Giuseppe Fiorelli Museum of Urban Archaeology (Museo di Archeologia Urbana Giuseppe Fiorelli) is an archaeological museum in the center of Lucera. Its collection includes archaeological findings dating between prehistory and the Middle Ages, with several objects from Neolithic settlements, Roman statues, and ancient coins. Address: Via de Nicastri, 36, 71036 Lucera FGCoordinates: 41.5077, 15.3366 Google Maps Roman Amphitheater of Lucera The Roman Amphitheater of Lucera (Anfiteatro Romano di Lucera) was built in the 1st century, and was one of the largest and oldest amphitheaters in the region. Abandoned in the Early Middle Ages, it was restored and partially rebuilt in the 20th century. Address: Viale Augusto, 93, 71036 Lucera FGCoordinates: 41.5083, 15.3449 Google Maps San Severo San Severo is a city located north of Foggia in the Tavoliere. The town emerged in the Late Middle Ages, quickly becoming an important trade center. San Severo remained a city of regional importance for centuries, but then slowly declined. Now the city is an agricultural and trade center with some historic attractions. Museum of Alto Tavoliere The Museum of Alto Tavoliere (Museo dell&#8217;Alto Tavoliere) is a museum of local history and art in San Severo. The museum houses an archaeological collection that includes numerous objects from the Paleolithic and Neolithic found around the city, and also features an art gallery with works mostly by local artists. 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