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Bari in Puglia

Conversano

Province of Bari, Region Puglia (Apulia, Apulien), Italy

Locality

Conversano is an ancient town 30 km (19 mi) SE of Bari, 7 km (4 mi) from the Adriatic coast. Conversano breeds black horses with Arab blood, strong ram-like heads, short backs, broad hocks, that are in turn used to breed Lippizan horses (Lipizzaner). The local handball team won the national league in the 2002-03 season.

Info:

Altitude: 219 m a.s.l

What to see:

  • The medieval castle dating from the Norman-Schwabian domination.
  • The cathedral, see of the bishop of the diocese of Conversano-Monopoli.
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