Foggia is situated in the heart of the Tavoliere and has been preferred goal from the Monarch of Svevia Federico II, than of it it made one imperial center.
During the Angioino period its campaigns were rich of vineyards and grain, and the pastures goal of the shepherds of Abruzzi.
Foggia was plundered and destroyed in the 1528 from the French and capacity in ruin from the Spanish. In 1731 it had from an earthquake and it came subsequently reconstructed. It knew a happy and flourishing period under the dominion of the Borboni.
With the unit of ItalyFoggia divene one of the more important centers of communication between North and South.
Today modern and efficient city is one. Foggia has been in a position to valuing its historical center, and the International Fair of agriculture is without doubt the more important event of the year.
In Foggia we can find beautifulst Churches, Museums, libraries, arenas and structures sport, cinema, theatres, amphitheaters, garden, public squares often animated from concerts and shows. The tourist who visits Foggia must senz' other visit the S. Cathedral Maria Icona Vetere, the palace Arpi, the Civic Museum, the Sanctuary of the Madonna Incoronata.
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