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Foggia in Puglia

Castelnuovo della Daunia

Province of Foggia, Region Puglia (Apulia), Italy

The Locality: Castelnuovo della Daunia The small center situated in a panoramic position in the middle of the Daunia Territory, in an area rich of mineral waters. The old name was Castelluccio degli Schiavi, the word "schiavi" referring to the Slavic populations that took refuge in Apulia and other parts of Italy starting from the late 15th century.

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Altitude: 540 a.s.l -- Population: ca. 1700 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 71034 -- Phone Area Code: 0881 -- Patron Saint: Maria Santissima della Murgia celebrated on 15th September


WHAT TO SEE
  • The 12th century parish church, with a fine façade and portal in the Romanesque style.
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