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Troia, Medieval hilltop town in Province of Foggia, Italy.

Troia sits at 439 meters above sea level, presenting stone buildings and narrow streets across a terrain of 168 square kilometers.

Byzantine general Basil Boioannes founded this fortified settlement in 1018 to protect the fertile plains of Apulia from Norman invasions.

The Cathedral features intricate bronze doors with dragon handles and contains a treasury of medieval artworks and ancient Exultet rolls.

The municipal administration provides free public transportation services throughout the town, connecting residential areas with central facilities.

The Cathedral's Rose Window incorporates stone grills with geometric patterns influenced by Oriental art, marking it among Italy's finest examples.

Location: Province of Foggia

Elevation above the sea: 439 m

Website: http://www.comune.troia.fg.it

Shares border with: Biccari, Castelluccio dei Sauri, Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Celle di San Vito, Foggia, Lucera, Orsara di Puglia

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

GPS coordinates: 41.36667,15.30000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21

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