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Martina Franca (Martène in dialetto locale) è un comune italiano di 46 808 abitanti della provincia di Taranto in Puglia. Centro agricolo, commerciale e industriale noto per l'architettura barocca, sorge sulle propaggini meridionali delle Murge, al confine delle province di Taranto e Brindisi con la città metropolitana di Bari
Martina Franca, or just Martina (Martinese: Marténe), is a town and municipality in the province of Taranto, Apulia, Italy. It is the second most populated town of the province after Taranto, and has a population (2016) of 49,086. Since 1975, the town has hosted the annual summer opera festival, the Festival della Valle d'Itria.
Martina Franca, town, Puglia (Apulia) regione, southeastern Italy. It has numerous Baroque buildings, such as the Church of San Martino, the Corte palace, and particularly the civic centre, a former ducal palace (1669). In 1529, during the war against the Holy Roman emperor Charles V, the town.
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May 31, 2022 · You can also reach Martina Franca by train from Bari or Taranto via Ferrovie Sud and Sud East, bringing you to Martina Franca railway station. Please note that the railway station is about 1 km on foot to the town center so if you are traveling with large bags, you may want to consider a taxi to leave you closer to your city center accommodation.
Jul 13, 2021 · Visit the Basilica di San Martino. San Martino Basilica, located in Piazza Plebiscito, dates back to the 18th century (but became a basilica only in 1998) and it is dedicated to Martina Franca patron saint, San Martino. He is usually represented on horseback, sharing his cloak with a beggar. The best place to see representations of San Martino ...
Basilica di San Martino. The Basilica di San Martino (locals often refer to it as the Duomo or Cathedral) is arguably Martina Franca’s most iconic monument. This 18th century basilica features an elegant, sand-coloured façade in the Baroque style that’s especially beautiful in the soft light of the late-afternoon sun. Basilica di San Martino.
Nov 30, 2013 · A key attraction in Martina Franca is the baroque 17th century Palazzo Ducale in the Piazza Roma just past the Arco di Sant-Antonio at the entrance to the town’s centro storico. Once a castle, it now houses the city hall as well as a museum, but the former royal apartments can still be toured. Tempera paintings in the Palazzo Ducale.
