Manfredonia, Coastal municipality in Apulia, Italy
Manfredonia is a coastal municipality in Apulia at the foot of Monte Gargano, stretching along the Adriatic Sea. The harbor provides shelter for fishing boats and leisure yachts, while the old town spreads behind the waterfront promenade.
The Roman colony of Sipontum was established here in 189 BC as a trading post on the Adriatic. Following earthquakes in the 13th century, King Manfred relocated the settlement to the present location and built new fortifications.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo Maggiore honors a Christian martyr and displays Romanesque architectural elements on its facade. The town carries the name of King Manfred of Sicily, who founded the new settlement here in the 13th century.
The rail connection to Foggia allows onward travel to other parts of Apulia. The road to Monte Gargano runs through gentle hills and provides access to higher villages in the national park.
The Castello Svevo-Angioino houses the National Archaeological Museum with finds from the ancient city of Sipontum. The collection displays burial goods and ceramics from the period before the town was founded by King Manfred.
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