Dave Jackson on December 16th, 2008
All traces of the ancient history of Francavilla were destroyed by Turkish invasions during the second half of the 1500s and bombings during the Second World War. Nonetheless, as an awesome testimony to a prestigious past, today we can admire the interior of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore and view a silver monstrance which [...]
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Dave Jackson on November 26th, 2008
The beaches are pristine and the water is warm and clear and the presence of underwater reefs just offshore makes snorkeling and diving two of the most popular activities among tourists. Others include kicking back in the sun, drinking cold beverages, and eating the local fish and shrimp. There’s more fine beaches further south [...]

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