Molfetta (source: Visual Puglia )
Molfetta is one of the most important fishing, fruit and vegetable centres in Puglia. The first community of fishermen already existed in the area in the IV century B.C. The first evidence of existence in the city is a document that discusses the city of Melfi dating back to 925. The village experienced major development under the rule of Byzantium and was then conquered by the Longobards. In the XII century the city maintained certain autonomy, even from the Normans, and witnessed a period of splendour due to flourishing trade with the East, the movement of pilgrims leaving for The Holy Land and its increasing fleet. However, relations were poor with the Aragons and the French who sacked the city in 1529.
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Murge are composed of rectangular-shaped calcareous tableland marked by the Ofanto river, the 'Messapi threshold', Basilicata and Adriatic Sea. Murge territory is partially protected through the homonymous park. It encloses an astonishing variety of landscapes: caves, sanctuaries, defensive strongholds, churches and rock settlements, small towns and big cities. Coastal cities such as Bari, Mola, Polignano offer tourists a right mix of limpid waters, beautiful beaches and an extremely wide historic as well as artistic panorama. On the contrary, in the northern part of the region Andria and Altamura attract tourists with their history and rich food heritage.
The Adriatic Coast of Bari territory is characterized by several cities overlooking the coast with their medieval centers. Apulian capital stands ashore with its Castle, close to smaller cities which allow spending beautiful, relaxing vacations at close touch with history
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Northern Murge are characterized by evocative Medieval towns, small fortified villages where that defended populations during invasions. Andria is famous for Castel del Monte, with its classical octagonal layout, built by Frederick II as hunting manor. Altamura makes a bread that puts together the fragrance of wheat and color of the Apulian sun
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