Cerignola

Cerignola is a commune in the Province of Foggia, located 120 meters (394 feet) above sea level on the Apulian plain. The town spreads across flat terrain marked by broad fields and low buildings with pale facades.

Roman settlers established a station along Via Traiana here in the 2nd century. Norman rulers later built the settlement into a fortified town and shaped its architecture.

The town name derives from Latin Caereae Joli, referring to an ancient grain deity. Residents speak an Apulian dialect, and on market days farmers bring fresh produce into the streets of the center.

The A16 motorway connects the town to larger centers in the region and makes arrival easier from different directions. Parking is usually found at the edge of the historic core, from where you can walk onward.

The plain around the town produces a local olive variety known for its mild taste. Some farms offer tastings on certain days, where visitors can sample the oil directly.

Location: Province of Foggia

Capital city: Cerignola

Elevation above the sea: 120 m

Shares border with: Ascoli Satriano, Canosa di Puglia, Carapelle, Lavello, Manfredonia, Orta Nova, San Ferdinando di Puglia, Stornara, Stornarella, Zapponeta, Ordona, Trinitapoli

Website: http://comune.cerignola.fg.it

GPS coordinates: 41.26667,15.90000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:16