Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare
Comune
Comune di Polignano a Mare
Coat of arms
Location of Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare Location of Polignano a Mare in Italy Polignano a Mare Polignano a Mare (Apulia)
Coordinates: 41°00′N 17°13′E
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Metropolitan city	Bari (BA)
Frazioni	Casello Cavuzzi, Chiesa Nuova, San Vito and a part of Triggianello
Government
• Mayor	Domenico Vitto
Area
• Total	67 km2 (26 sq mi)
Elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Population  (1 January 2016)
• Total	18,024
• Density	270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Demonym	Polignanesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	70044
Dialing code	080
Patron saint	St. Vitus
Saint day	June 15
Website	Official website

Polignano a Mare (Barese: Peghegnéne [pəɡəɲˈɲeːnə]) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy, located on the Adriatic Sea. The local economy mostly depends on tourism, agriculture and fishing.

History

The area has been settled since prehistoric times, evidenced by archaeological excavations in the locality of Santa Barbara. It is believed to be the site of the ancient Greek city of Neapolis of Apulia, not mentioned by any extant records but attested by many coins. Remains of the Roman domination include the bridge on the Via Traiana. The former cathedral includes works by the sculptor Stefano of Putignano. In the frazione of San Vito is a massive Benedictine abbey.

Twin towns

• San Miniato, Italy
• Forio, Italy

External links

• Media related to Polignano a Mare at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website