CONVERSANO

'Conversano' is an ancient town and comune of Bari province in the Italian region of Puglia. It is located 30 km (19 mi) SE of Bari, 7 km (4 mi) from the Adriatic coast, at 219 m (719 ft) above sea-level.
Conversano breeds black horses with Arab blood, strong ram-like heads, short backs, broad hocks, that are in turn used to breed Lippizan horses (Lipizzaner).

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History

Main sights

Sport

External links

History

Main sights

Its principal monument is the medieval 'Castle ' dating from the period of Norman-Hohenstaufen rule in the Kingdom of Sicily.
The Romanesque 'cathedral' is the see of the bishop of the diocese of Conversano-Monopoli.
Other landmarks include the Baroque church of 'SS. Cosma e Damiano' and 'Monastery of St. Benedict'. In the neighbourhood are the 'Castle of Marchione' and the ruins of 'Castiglione'.

Sport

The local handball team won the national league in the 2002–03 season.

External links

★ Official website

★ Pallamano Conversano handball team