Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare | |
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Comune di Polignano a Mare | |
UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 70044 |
Dialing code | 080 |
Patron saint | St. Vitus |
Saint day | June 15 |
Website | Official website |
Polignano a Mare (Italian:
History
The area has been settled since prehistoric times, evidenced by archaeological excavations in the locality of Santa Barbara. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Greek city of
The foreign dominations led the town to a greater development and recognition. The Byzantine Empire, in the 6th century, turned it into a municipal structure; subsequently, it was dominated by the Normans, who, during the 11th century made the local economy thrive by boosting the production of the olive oil.[4] The fortification of the suburb, on the other hand, has plainly to be attributed to the Angioinians, who secured the protection of the land from potential threats including the Turkish army and the different kinds of epidemics.[5]
Under the Aragonese crown, Polignano reached its peak in both economic and cultural terms; this meant business men and merchants coming from different parts of the world meeting there soon afterwards.[6]
Landmarks
- Fondazione Museo "Pino Pascali"
- Palazzo dell'Orologio
- Abbey of San Vito Martire
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- The Grotta Palazzese Hotel
- Lama Monachile
Transport
Polignano a Mare is served by Polignano a Mare railway station.
Twin towns
- San Miniato, Italy
- Forio, Italy
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Istat
- ^ Matarrese, Domenico. Polignano a Mare: guida storico-turistica.
- ^ Mariani, C. (1981). Insediamenti benedettini in Puglia.
- ^ Matarrese, Domenico. Polignano a Mare: guida storico-turistica.
- ^ L'Abbate, V. (1983). Il territorio a Sud-est di Bari in età medioevale.
External links
- Polignano a Mare travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Media related to Polignano a Mare at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Viaggiare in Puglia (Italian)
- ProLoco Polignano