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Foggia

The city of Foggia is located halfway between the sea and the mountains in the center of the second largest plain in Italy, the Tavoliere delle Puglie, and is surrounded by immense expanses of cultivated fields.

What to see in Foggia

• The cathedral of Santa Maria de Fovea, probably erected about 1179,[10] which is directly linked with the patron saint "Madonna dei Sette Veli" (Madonna of the Seven Veils). This site has two levels of architectural style: the lower part is Romanesque, as with many Apulian churches; the upper part is a remarkable example of Baroque. The upper part was reconstructed after a 1731 earthquake that destroyed a great part of the historical centre.

• Palazzo Dogana, the historical seat of the sheep custom. In July 2013 this Palace was elected by UNESCO as "Messenger Monument of the Culture of Peace" for its role in the cultural exchanges during centuries.[citation needed]

• Chiesa delle Croci ("Church of the Crosses").

• I Tre Archi ("The Three Arches").

• Arco di Federico II ("Arch of Frederick II").

• Archaeological park of Passo di Corvo.

The province of Foggia presents a great variety of landscapes, extending from the Gargano Promontory, on the sea, crossing the Tavoliere delle Puglie up to the mountainous areas of Campania on the Dauno Subappennino.

Things to do on the coast of the province of Foggia are plentiful thanks to the many seaside resorts and free beaches scattered throughout the coast.

If among the things to do you are thinking of a visit to the coast then these are the most famous seaside villages:

• Peschici

• Vieste

• Lesina

• Rodi Garganico

• Ischitella

• Mattinata

• Macchia and Varcaro

• Torre Mileto

• Margherita di Savoia

If among the things to do you have thought of a boat ride then you cannot miss the Tremiti Islands , which includes the San Domino Island , the Capraia Island and San Nicola Island.