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Francavilla Fontana

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Francavilla Fontana

Francavilla Fontana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Oria, 53km from Castellana Grotte.

Francavilla Fontana is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 33,415, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Francavilla Fontana sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Francavilla Fontana to your route.

About Francavilla Fontana

Francavilla Fontana (Francavillese: Francaìdda Sicilian pronunciation: [fɾaŋkaˈiɖɖa]) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Brindisi, in the region of Apulia, southern Italy. It is also known as the "Town of the Imperiali" (Città degli Imperiali), referring to the Imperiali family, a noble lineage of

Read more feudal lords who ruled the area from the late 16th century until the 18th century. As of 2017, Francavilla Fontana had a population of 36,358, making it the third most populous municipality in the province, after Brindisi and Fasano.

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Francavilla Fontana is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5312 latitude, 17.5852 longitude.

What is the population of Francavilla Fontana?

Francavilla Fontana has a population of approximately 33,415 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
33,415
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.5312, 17.5852

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Francavilla Fontana

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ostuni

The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Nardò Ring

A perfectly circular 12.6 km high-speed test track in Puglia, so large it is visible from space. Owned by Porsche, it is where manufacturers chase top-speed records at over 400 km/h.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Alberobello Trulli

A UNESCO-listed town in Puglia containing over 1,500 trulli, unique whitewashed stone huts with conical dry-stone roofs.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Castellana Grotte

A spectacular system of underground caves in Puglia featuring the White Cave, a dazzling chamber of alabaster-white stalactites.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Lecce

The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Polignano a Mare

A dramatic Puglian town perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, with a famous beach nestled in a narrow sea cove.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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