Francavilla Fontana, Medieval town in Province of Brindisi, Italy
The town extends across the Murge hills of Altosalento region at 142 meters elevation, situated 35 kilometers from both Taranto and Brindisi ports.
The Palazzo Imperiali castle, acquired through a 40,000-ounce gold transaction by St Charles Borromeo in the 16th century, stands as the central monument.
The Mother Church, initiated in 1743, represents the architectural evolution from its Angevine foundations through subsequent baroque modifications and extensions.
The town functions as a railway junction connecting Taranto to Brindisi and Martina to Lecce, with direct access to the SS7 Appia highway.
The Torre dell'Orologio, constructed in 1750, rises above the town center as a watchtower marking time for generations of inhabitants.
Location: Province of Brindisi
Capital city: Francavilla Fontana
Elevation above the sea: 142 m
Website: http://www.comune.francavillafontana.br.it/
Shares border with: Grottaglie, Latiano, Oria, San Michele Salentino, Sava, Villa Castelli, Ceglie Messapica, Manduria, San Marzano di San Giuseppe, San Vito dei Normanni, Ostuni
Website: http://comune.francavillafontana.br.it
GPS coordinates: 40.53139,17.58583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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