Giovinazzo

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Giovinazzo-Stemma.gif
official_name = Comune di Giovinazzo
name = Giovinazzo
region = Puglia
province = Bari
elevation_m = 18
area_total_km2 = 43
population_as_of = December 31, 2004
population_total = 20934
population_density_km2 = 469
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|41|11|N|16|40|E
frazioni =
telephone = 080
postalcode = 70054
gentilic = Giovinazzesi
saint = Madonna di Corsignano
day = April 7
mayor = Antonio Natalicchio
website = [http://www.comune.giovinazzo.bari.it/ www.comune.giovinazzo.bari.it]
mapx=41.16
mapy=16.64

Giovinazzo is a port city situated on the Adriatic coast in the region of Apulia, Italy. Giovinazzo lies 18 km WNW of the provincial capital of Bari, and is adjacent to the city of
Molfetta.

History

It was a small fortified centre of the Romans, who called it "Natolium", maybe built on the ruins of the Peucete "Netium" destroyed during the Punic Wars. It became later a flourishing commercial centre, that had trading connections with Venice.

Main sights

*The cathedral, dedicated to "Santa Maria Assunta" (12th-13th century), in characteristic Apulian Romanesque style, featuring Eastern and Western elements.
*Ducal Palace (16th century)
*Two columns of the Via Traiana, which however did not pass through the city.

In the neighbourhood is Castel del Monte, one of the most famous castles in Italy.

External links

* [http://www.primitaly.it/puglia/bari/giovinazzo.htm City of Giovinazzo] it icon
* [http://www.comune.giovinazzo.ba.it/ Official website] it icon
* [http://www.giovinazzo.it/modules/news/ Giovinazzo portal] it icon