the fishing village of monopoli overlooking the adriatic sea in the province of bari. puglia, italy

wall building town ruins fortification monastery tourism castle temple landmark history village facade tower architecture fishing monopoli overlooking adriatic sea province bari puglia italy just before itria valley salento territories heel appears city founded extending marina historical succession cultures peoples strategic position commercial bridge west east centuries passage cretans byzantines normans spaniards venetians rich monuments baroque charles cathedral historic center made network narrow alleys overlooked fishermen 39aph39 homes noble palaces