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'''Torremaggiore''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Foggia]] in the [[Apulia]] region of southeast [[Italy]].
'''Torremaggiore''' is a town, ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) and double former bishopric and present Catholic [[titular see]], in the [[province of Foggia]] in the [[Apulia]] region of southeast [[Italy]].
It includes the '''[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dragonara|Diocese of Dragonara]]''', the episcopal see of a former medieval residential diocese and present Latin Catholic [[titular bishopric]].

It lies on a hill, {{convert|169|m|ft}} over the sea, and is famous for production of wine and olives.
It lies on a hill, {{convert|169|m|ft}} over the sea, and is famous for production of wine and olives.


== History ==
== History ==
The history of Torremaggiore is strictly connected to that of the burg of Fiorentino (also Castel Fiorentino), a Byzantine frontier stronghold founded by the [[catepan of Italy|catepan]] [[Basil Boioannes]] in 1018. Later a [[Italo-Normans|Norman]], [[Hohenstaufen]], [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevine]] and finally [[Aragon]]ese possession, it is especially remembered as the death place of [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Emperor Frederick II|Frederick II]] (December 13, 1250).
The history of Torremaggiore is strictly connected to that of the burg of '''(Castel) Fiorentino (di Puglia)''', a Byzantine frontier stronghold founded by the [[catepan of Italy|Italian catepan]] [[Basil Boioannes]] in 1018.
* Later a [[Italo-Normans|Norman]], [[Hohenstaufen]], [[Capetian House of Anjou|Angevine]] and finally [[Aragon]]ese possession, it is especially remembered as the death place of [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Emperor Frederick II|Frederick II]] on 13 December 1250.
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* Five years later the burg was attacked by [[Pope Alexander IV]]'s troops, and the inhabitants fled to a nearby [[Benedictine abbey]]. Later they were allowed to found a new settlement, called ''Codacchio'', later, when other refugees from Dragonara arrived, christened ''Terra Maioris'' ("Major Land"), the modern Torremaggiore. This burg was later a fief of the Counts (later Dukes) of [[Sangro]]. It was destroyed by an earthquake on July 30, 1627.
* On 17 March 1862 a platoon of newly-united Italy's [[Royal Italian Army|royal troops]] was defeated by the [[brigandage in the Two Sicilies|brigands]] of [[Carmine Crocco]]; 21 soldiers were killed, even their captain Francesco Richard.
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* From 25 August 1925, Torremaggiore was connected to the nearby [[San Severo]] by a [[tram]]way, the first in southern [[Italy]].


== Ecclesiastical history ==
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Five years later the burg was attacked by [[Pope Alexander IV]]'s troops, and the inhabitants fled to a nearby Benedictine abbey. Later they were allowed to found a new settlement, called ''Codacchio'', later, when other refugees from Dragonara arrived, christened ''Terra Maioris'' ("Major Land"), the modern Torremaggiore. This burg was later a fief of the counts of [[Sangro]]. It was destroyed by an earthquake on July 30, 1627. On March 17, 1862 a platoon of [[Royal Italian Army|royal troops]] was defeated by the [[brigandage in the Two Sicilies|brigands]] of [[Carmine Crocco]]; 21 soldiers were killed, even their captain Francesco Richard.
Fiorentina was the seat of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Fiorentino]], established in 1059, until its 1391 merger into the [[Diocese of Lucera]], but was nominally restored as a Latin Catholic [[titular bishopric]].


The municipality also includes Dragonara, episcopal see of the '''[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dragonara|Diocese of Dragonara]]''', anther former medieval residential bishopric, established in 1039, merged into the [[Diocese of San Severo]] in 1580, and presently a separate Latin Catholic [[titular see]].
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From August 25, 1925 Torremaggiore was connected to the nearby [[San Severo]] by a [[tram]]way, the first in southern [[Italy]].


== Main sights ==
== Main sights ==
* Castle of Fiorentino (11th century), place of death of [[Fredrick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Emperor Frederick II]].
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*The Castle of the Dukes of Sangro, built from a Norman tower, has maintained the Renaissance appearance. It includes four circular and two square towers, and a throne hall with a 17th-century fresco frieze. It is home to the archaeological exhibition of findings from Fiorentino.
* Castle of Dragonara (11th century).
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*''Chiesa matrice di San Nicola'' ("Mother Church of St. Nicholas", 13th century), built by the refugees from Fiorentino and Dragonara. It was rebuilt in 1631 after the earthquake.
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* The Castle of the Dukes (originally Counts) of Sangro, built from a Norman tower, has maintained the Renaissance appearance. It includes four circular and two square towers, and a throne hall with a 17th-century fresco frieze. It is home to the archaeological exhibition of findings from Fiorentino.
*Church of ''Santa Maria della Strada'' (early 16th century).
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* ''Chiesa matrice di San Nicola'' ("Mother Church of St. Nicholas", 13th century), built by the refugees from Fiorentino and Dragonara, rebuilt in 1631 after the earthquake.
*Sanctuary of ''Santa Maria della Fontana''.
*Church of the ''Madonna di Loreto'' (16th century), erected by [[Albania]]n immigrants. It was rebuilt in 1627.
* Church of ''Santa Maria della Strada'' (early 16th century).
*Church of ''Santa Maria degli Angeli'' (17th century).
* Sanctuary of ''Santa Maria della Fontana''.
*Castle of "Fiorentino" (11th century), place of death of [[Fredrick II, Holy Roman Emperor|Emperor Frederick II]].
* Church of the ''Madonna di Loreto'' (16th century), erected by [[Albania]]n immigrants. It was rebuilt in 1627.
*Castle of "Dragonara" (11th century).
* Church of ''Santa Maria degli Angeli'' (17th century).


== People ==
== Notable locals ==
* [[Rogerius of Apulia]] (c.1205–1266), medieval Roman Catholic monk and chronicler
* [[Rogerius of Apulia]] (c.1205–1266), medieval Roman Catholic monk and chronicler
* [[Luigi Rossi]] (1597–1653), musician
* [[Luigi Rossi]] (1597–1653), musician
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* {{flagicon|Apulia}} {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Canosa di Puglia]], [[Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani|Barletta-Andria-Trani]], Apulia, Italy
* {{flagicon|Apulia}} {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Canosa di Puglia]], [[Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani|Barletta-Andria-Trani]], Apulia, Italy
* {{flagicon|Piedmont}} {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Villafalletto]], [[Province of Cuneo|Cuneo]], Piedmont, Italy
* {{flagicon|Piedmont}} {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Villafalletto]], [[Province of Cuneo|Cuneo]], Piedmont, Italy

== See also ==
* [[Foggia Airfield Complex]], also known as Torremaggiore Airfield
* [[List of Catholic dioceses in Italy]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== Sources and External links ==
== Sources and external links ==
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0661.htm GCatholic with residential and titular incumbent biography links]
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0661.htm GCatholic with residential and titular incumbent biography links]


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Torremaggiore
Comune
Comune di Torremaggiore
Old postcard of Torremaggiore, ducal castle to the left
Old postcard of Torremaggiore, ducal castle to the left
Coat of arms of Torremaggiore
Coat of arms
Location of Torremaggiore
Map
Torremaggiore is located in Italy
Torremaggiore
Torremaggiore
Location of Torremaggiore in Italy
Torremaggiore is located in Apulia
Torremaggiore
Torremaggiore
Torremaggiore (Apulia)
Coordinates: 41°41′N 15°17′E / 41.683°N 15.283°E / 41.683; 15.283
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceFoggia (FG)
Government
 • MayorCostanzo Di Iorio (PD)
Area
[1]
 • Total
208 km2 (80 sq mi)
Elevation
169 m (554 ft)
Population
 (1 August 2009)[2]
 • Total
17,307
 • Density83/km2 (220/sq mi)
DemonymTorremaggioresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
71017
Dialing code0882
Patron saintSt. Sabinus Bishop
Saint dayFirst Sunday in June
WebsiteOfficial website

Torremaggiore is a town, comune (municipality) and double former bishopric and present Catholic titular see, in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

It lies on a hill, 169 metres (554 ft) over the sea, and is famous for production of wine and olives.

History

The history of Torremaggiore is strictly connected to that of the burg of (Castel) Fiorentino (di Puglia), a Byzantine frontier stronghold founded by the Italian catepan Basil Boioannes in 1018.

  • Later a Norman, Hohenstaufen, Angevine and finally Aragonese possession, it is especially remembered as the death place of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II on 13 December 1250.
  • Five years later the burg was attacked by Pope Alexander IV's troops, and the inhabitants fled to a nearby Benedictine abbey. Later they were allowed to found a new settlement, called Codacchio, later, when other refugees from Dragonara arrived, christened Terra Maioris ("Major Land"), the modern Torremaggiore. This burg was later a fief of the Counts (later Dukes) of Sangro. It was destroyed by an earthquake on July 30, 1627.
  • On 17 March 1862 a platoon of newly-united Italy's royal troops was defeated by the brigands of Carmine Crocco; 21 soldiers were killed, even their captain Francesco Richard.
  • From 25 August 1925, Torremaggiore was connected to the nearby San Severo by a tramway, the first in southern Italy.

Ecclesiastical history

Fiorentina was the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fiorentino, established in 1059, until its 1391 merger into the Diocese of Lucera, but was nominally restored as a Latin Catholic titular bishopric.

The municipality also includes Dragonara, episcopal see of the Diocese of Dragonara, anther former medieval residential bishopric, established in 1039, merged into the Diocese of San Severo in 1580, and presently a separate Latin Catholic titular see.

Main sights

  • Castle of Fiorentino (11th century), place of death of Emperor Frederick II.
  • Castle of Dragonara (11th century).
  • The Castle of the Dukes (originally Counts) of Sangro, built from a Norman tower, has maintained the Renaissance appearance. It includes four circular and two square towers, and a throne hall with a 17th-century fresco frieze. It is home to the archaeological exhibition of findings from Fiorentino.
  • Chiesa matrice di San Nicola ("Mother Church of St. Nicholas", 13th century), built by the refugees from Fiorentino and Dragonara, rebuilt in 1631 after the earthquake.
  • Church of Santa Maria della Strada (early 16th century).
  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Fontana.
  • Church of the Madonna di Loreto (16th century), erected by Albanian immigrants. It was rebuilt in 1627.
  • Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (17th century).

Notable locals

Twinned cities

See also

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ ‘Chi era Nicola Fiani?’, Liceo Ginnasio Statale “N. Fiani”, Torremaggiore.


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