Monday 23 June 2014
Polignano a Mare
is a town and comune in the province
of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy, located on the Adriatic Sea. The local economy
is mostly dependent upon tourism, agriculture, and fishing. The area has been
settled since prehistoric times, evidenced by archaeological excavations in the
locality of Santa Barbara. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Greek
city of Neapolis of Apulia, not
mentioned by any extant records, but attested by many coins. Remains of the
Roman domination include the bridge on the Via Traiana. The former cathedral
includes works by the sculptor Stefano of Putignano. In the frazione of San Vito is a massive
Benedictine abbey. Source
