{"id":10766,"date":"2024-10-07T10:12:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10766"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:12:59","slug":"daunian-mountains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/daunian-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Daunian Mountains"},"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\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Apulia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daunian Mountains (<em>Monti della Daunia<\/em>) are a group of mountains located at the western edge of the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/tavoliere-delle-puglie\/#foggia\">Foggia<\/a>, at the border with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/south-italy\/campania\/\">Campania<\/a>. The mountains take their name from the Daunians, and ancient Iapygian tribe that lived around the area before the Roman conquest. This region is known for hosting several small and beautiful villages.<\/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-d537073d-1aa1-4a79-a571-0cb05d4fe014\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-1124b676-72d6-42a6-a41a-d7551ce1076b\">Places to see in the Daunian Mountains<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#troia\">Troia<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#troia-cathedral\">\u272a Troia Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bovino\">Bovino<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bovino-castle\">Bovino Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#bovino-cathedral\">Bovino Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ascoli-satriano\">Ascoli Satriano<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museum-complex-of-ascoli-satriano\">Museum Complex of Ascoli Satriano<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-of-faragola\">Villa of Faragola<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troia\"><strong>Troia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Troia is a town located on top of a hill near the Daunian Mountains in the Province of Foggia. A village of ancient origins, the modern town emerged in the Late Middle Ages, and remained an important fortified position for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b59cbc57-cb86-47a6-95b8-5b8788a21191\"><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=\"troia-cathedral\"><strong>\u272a Troia 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 Troia Cathedral <em>(Duomo di Troia)<\/em> is a large medieval church in the center of Troia. Built between the 11th and 12th century, it is a great example of the Apulian Romanesque style. Its facade features many decorations, including a large and extremely elaborate rose window, regarded as the most beautiful of the region. The church also features other medieval elements, such as decorated bronze doors and an intricate pulpit. The <strong>Diocesan Museum of Troia<\/strong> (<em>Museo Diocesano di Troia<\/em>), which houses various religious artworks, is located in front of the church.<\/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 Papa Giovanni XXIII, 71029 Troia FG<br>Coordinates: 41.3611, 15.3086<\/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\/4CzvnaWjWXkaT7w8A\" 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_650a98c4-d254-4221-bb92-47eb96719fa1\"><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=\"bovino\"><strong>Bovino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bovino is a tiny town located among the Daunian Mountains. Founded in ancient times, it wa a fortified village during the Middle Ages, and it is now known for its beauty and its view over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/tavoliere-delle-puglie\/\">Tavoliere<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5bc87a17-e5fb-46c7-8fe1-dfafd1fa49e9\"><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=\"bovino-castle\"><strong>Bovino Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bovino Castle is the main landmark in the city, and was erected by the Normans during the Middle Ages. Later turned into a fortified palace, the well-preserved structure now hosts the <strong>Diocesan Museum of Bovino<\/strong> (<em>Museo Diocesano di Bovino<\/em>), which houses several historic religious objects and 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: Via Castello, 71023 Bovino FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2516, 15.3389<\/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\/hzAoiTNttQkQtpDm8\" 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_bb1adc93-9b84-4447-863b-51d764ed64d1\"><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=\"bovino-cathedral\"><strong>Bovino 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 Bovino Cathedral <em>(Duomo di Bovino)<\/em> is the main church of the town, erected in Romanesque style during the Middle Ages. The original structure was destroyed by an earthquake in 1930, and the church was later rebuilt as it was before.<\/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, 71023 Bovino FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2514, 15.3409<\/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\/pW5vZPsGmejNPapd6\" 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_8ba2e402-6f8f-4df4-9506-fa98d8e7d7ef\"><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=\"ascoli-satriano\"><strong>Ascoli Satriano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ascoli Satriano is a town located at the foot of the Daunian Mountains. Originally inhabited by the Daunians, it became a Roman town and was destroyed and rebuilt during the Middle Ages. The town has a few historic sites, and it is known for being the site of two battles, one in 279 BCE in which King Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated the Romans, and another in 1041, when the Normans defeated the Byzantines and conquered Apulia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3cf83363-6894-4464-a215-5a6548af7251\"><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-complex-of-ascoli-satriano\"><strong>Museum Complex of Ascoli Satriano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum Complex of Ascoli Satriano <em>(Polo Museale di Ascoli Satriano)<\/em> is a museum located just outside the small town. Here is a collection of religious artworks and an archaeological museum with several Roman and pre-Roman findings unearthed in the surrounding area. Among these are the <em>Marbles of Ascoli Satriano<\/em> (<em>Marmi di Ascoli Satriano<\/em>), a group of elaborate marble artifacts from the 4th century BCE found in a tomb near the town.<\/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 Santa Maria del Popolo, 71022 Ascoli Satriano FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2107, 15.5616<\/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\/jUuLbwReaEt8vkLE8\" 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_ccec815d-3e45-41cc-805a-aaa4615c15b7\"><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-of-faragola\"><strong>Villa of Faragola<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villa of Faragola was a large Roman villa located north of Ascoli Satriano. Excavations in the ruined complex have unearthed the ruins of various areas of the villa, including some thermal baths decorated with mosaics. The villa was built in various phases, and lived its golden age between the 4th and 6th 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: Contrada Comunale Faragola, 71022 Ascoli Satriano FG<br>Coordinates: 41.2287, 15.5599<\/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\/qRRLKhV8VavqGvej8\" 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 Daunian Mountains (Monti della Daunia) are a group of mountains located at the western edge of the Province of Foggia, at the border with Campania. The mountains take their name from the Daunians, and ancient Iapygian tribe that lived around the area before the Roman conquest. This region is known for hosting several small and beautiful villages. Troia Troia is a town located on top of a hill near the Daunian Mountains in the Province of Foggia. A village of ancient origins, the modern town emerged in the Late Middle Ages, and remained an important fortified position for centuries. \u272a Troia Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Troia Cathedral (Duomo di Troia) is a large medieval church in the center of Troia. Built between the 11th and 12th century, it is a great example of the Apulian Romanesque style. Its facade features many decorations, including a large and extremely elaborate rose window, regarded as the most beautiful of the region. The church also features other medieval elements, such as decorated bronze doors and an intricate pulpit. The Diocesan Museum of Troia (Museo Diocesano di Troia), which houses various religious artworks, is located in front of the church. Address: Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 71029 Troia FGCoordinates: 41.3611, 15.3086 Google Maps Bovino Bovino is a tiny town located among the Daunian Mountains. Founded in ancient times, it wa a fortified village during the Middle Ages, and it is now known for its beauty and its view over the Tavoliere. Bovino Castle The Bovino Castle is the main landmark in the city, and was erected by the Normans during the Middle Ages. Later turned into a fortified palace, the well-preserved structure now hosts the Diocesan Museum of Bovino (Museo Diocesano di Bovino), which houses several historic religious objects and artworks. Address: Via Castello, 71023 Bovino FGCoordinates: 41.2516, 15.3389 Google Maps Bovino Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Bovino Cathedral (Duomo di Bovino) is the main church of the town, erected in Romanesque style during the Middle Ages. The original structure was destroyed by an earthquake in 1930, and the church was later rebuilt as it was before. Address: Piazza Duomo, 71023 Bovino FGCoordinates: 41.2514, 15.3409 Google Maps Ascoli Satriano Ascoli Satriano is a town located at the foot of the Daunian Mountains. Originally inhabited by the Daunians, it became a Roman town and was destroyed and rebuilt during the Middle Ages. The town has a few historic sites, and it is known for being the site of two battles, one in 279 BCE in which King Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated the Romans, and another in 1041, when the Normans defeated the Byzantines and conquered Apulia. Museum Complex of Ascoli Satriano The Museum Complex of Ascoli Satriano (Polo Museale di Ascoli Satriano) is a museum located just outside the small town. Here is a collection of religious artworks and an archaeological museum with several Roman and pre-Roman findings unearthed in the surrounding area. Among these are the Marbles of Ascoli Satriano (Marmi di Ascoli Satriano), a group of elaborate marble artifacts from the 4th century BCE found in a tomb near the town. Address: Via Santa Maria del Popolo, 71022 Ascoli Satriano FGCoordinates: 41.2107, 15.5616 Google Maps Villa of Faragola The Villa of Faragola was a large Roman villa located north of Ascoli Satriano. Excavations in the ruined complex have unearthed the ruins of various areas of the villa, including some thermal baths decorated with mosaics. The villa was built in various phases, and lived its golden age between the 4th and 6th century. Address: Contrada Comunale Faragola, 71022 Ascoli Satriano FGCoordinates: 41.2287, 15.5599 Google Maps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":932,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10766","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false,"xs-thumb":false,"post-thumbnail":false,"minimalistblogger-grid":false,"minimalistblogger-slider":false,"minimalistblogger-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Stefano Cammisa","author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"&lt;&lt; Apulia The Daunian Mountains (Monti della Daunia) are a group of mountains located at the western edge of the Province of Foggia, at the border with Campania. The mountains take their name from the Daunians, and ancient Iapygian tribe that lived around the area before the Roman conquest. 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