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Alberona<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]MUNICIPALITY OF alberona\u00a0<\/strong>
\n(Foggia District)
\nAltitude<\/strong>
\nmt. 732 a.s.l.
\nPOPULATION<\/strong>
\n1108 (600 in the borgo)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Patron SAINT<\/strong>
\nSan Giovanni Battista, August 29-30
\nTOURIST INFORMATION<\/strong>
\nTown hall Culture office – Ph. 0881 592022
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The name\u2019s origin is uncertain. It may derive from the word alveus,<\/em> meaning “cavity”, “small hiding place” or from the word alberone, “<\/em>big tree”. In the first case, it would refer to a community of Sardinian people, who were looking for refuge in this area, where consequently this small village was established.<\/p>\n

In the \u201cScadenzario\u201d written by Federico II (1239) the borgo is called Alberona<\/em>, while Andrea Spinelli in his work \u201cDiurnali\u201d (1258) calls it Alvarona<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do not miss” tab_id=”1480496820077-2b27c1ff-e93b”][vc_column_text]A trip in this corner of Daunia is like a trip through history, religion and art; all this is set in the green scenery of the Apennines and in the freshness of the local water springs. The climatic and landscape resources of Alberona are a delicious contour to the old town centre, marked by the presence of the Templars, the legendary monk warriors.<\/p>\n

Piazza Civetta<\/strong> welcomes you\u00a0 with the clean skyline of the neo-gothic Church<\/strong> of San Rocco. <\/strong>\u00a0Through the main street, you will reach the Chiesa Madre<\/b>, built by the Templars. Even after numerous reconstructions over the centuries, the bell tower,<\/strong> formerly a military tower, and two paving stones with the symbol of the Maltese Knights still remain.<\/p>\n

Descending down Via Torre, you\u2019ll get to the Palace<\/strong> and to the Tower of Gran Priore<\/strong> (12th century). If you get thirsty after strolling up and down the streets of Alberona, you can drink fresh water from the Fontanella<\/strong>, a fountain designed in the form of a house with a sloping roof.<\/p>\n

Walking through the narrow streets, admiring the portals and carved doorframes, you\u2019ll get to XIV century Arco\u00a0Calabrese<\/strong>, the only wooden arch in this area, well preserved throughout history. Continuing on through the town centre, you\u2019ll climb towards the XVI century Church<\/strong> of San Giuseppe, <\/strong>known for its Gothic portal and a very interesting stone altar.<\/p>\n

The Arco dei Mille <\/strong>(XV cen.) offers a large panorama and invites visitors to discover the monumental structure of Fontana<\/strong> Muta<\/strong> (XIX cent.).\u00a0 Its waters run, silent and soundlessly, into a large stone drinking trough.<\/p>\n

The street flanking the Municipal park will lead you towards the departure point. But before leaving, you must spend some time at the\u00a0Muraglione<\/strong> where, breathing the air of the plateau, you can have a wonderful view of the Tremiti Islands[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Local products and dishes” tab_id=”1480496816178-4ed93fff-7757″][vc_column_text]Products from Alberona are simple and genuine: especially extra virgin olive-oil, cold cuts, conserves, cheese, homemade pasta and traditional bread.<\/p>\n

The local menu includes lamb, eggs and chicory stew and boiled meats. Other tasty dishes look like tongue twister: you must try: pezz\u00e9ddhe, cicat\u00e9ddhe<\/em> e vr\u00f2cchele<\/em> p’a scard\u00e9ddhe<\/em>, lajian\u00e8ddhe<\/em> e cice<\/em>, frettec\u00e9ddhe<\/em> p’i patane<\/em> or ccioppar\u00e8ddhe<\/em> meat. Even if you don’t know their meaning, you will love them.<\/p>\n

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