Vieste!

 

Vieste!

Country: Italy

Region: Puglia

Province: Foggia

Coordinates: 41 ° 53'0 "N 16 ° 10'0" E / 41.88333 ° N 16.16667 ° E / 41.88333, 16.16667Coordinate: 41 ° 53'0 "N 16 ° 10'0" E / 41.88333 ° N 16.16667 ° E / 41.88333, 16.16667

Altitude: 43 m s.l.m.

Area: 167.52 km ²

Population: 13 827 1 August 2009 [1]

Population density: 80 inhabitants / km ²

Fractions: Pugnochiuso, Bay Camps

Surrounded by Mattinata, Monte Sant'Angelo, Peschici, Vico del Gargano

Zip Code: 71019

Dialing code: 0884

ISTAT code: 071060

Land Code: L858

Class. Seismic: Zone 2 (average seismicity)

Class. Climate: Area C, 1239 GG

Inhabitants name: Vieste

Patron Saint: Santa Maria di Merino, St. George, Anthony of Padua, Maria Stella Maris

Holiday: May 9, April 23, June 13

Vieste is a town of 13,827 inhabitants of the Italian province of Foggia, in Puglia. Gargano seaside resort, the quality of bathing water has been repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag by the Foundation for Environmental Education. It is part of the Gargano National Park and the Mountain Community of the Gargano.

It is the most common east of the Gargano Promontory and the province of Foggia. The particular location is related to the urban nature of Vieste Gargano karst, characterized by rock layers are often eroded from the sea. The nucleus of fact is situated on a small rocky peninsula, with a more or less symmetrical, characteristic for its three bays separated by a colon:

greased San Francisco, facing east, steep, rocky sharply raised and this is where you can find the medieval center, since this part of the peninsula offered the best security requirements. In this part, full of narrow streets, stairways and arches, we find the most prestigious historic buildings (Church of St. Francis Cathedral).

Punta di Santa Croce, to the north, lower. In this area, relatively flat, the town began to expand only to the nineteenth century. The formation of new districts then took the life of the country (new city hall, city park, the church of Santa Croce, etc.) Always gravitated more towards this side. It is from this part you can find the port of Vieste, still important for fisheries activities and sea transport to Tremiti Islands, Croatia and towards Manfredonia.

Coast ViesteTra the two points we find the small beach of Marina Piccola, facing the lighthouse (when bathing prohibition applies). At the southern tip of San Francisco you can find the long sandy beach of Pizzomunno that starts with limestone rocks on which was built in the city and extends south in the direction of Pugnochiuso. To the west of the tip of Santa Croce, however, he finds himself as the long beach of San Lorenzo, which, unlike the first is still rich enough to beaches. Start from the urban area built from the nineteenth century (the harbor) to extend westward in the direction of Fish.

[Edit] Climate Main article: Weather station to Vieste.

Vieste has a warm temperate climate [2], characterized by abundant rains do not (between 600 and 800 mm per year), relatively mild winters (9.2 ° C in January) and summer with high temperatures, but not hot (in July and August the average temperature is just under 25 ° C). Below shows the average thermal values ​​recognized outside the urban area [3]

The municipality is located meteorological station of the same name, officially recognized by the World Meteorological Organization, currently an automatic DCP.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average temperature (° C) 9.2 9.4 10.8 13.9 17.9 21.7 24.5 24.7 22.0 17.8 13.9 10.8 16.3

[Edit] History [edit] PreistoriaI numerous archaeological sites and artifacts found in different areas near the town attest to the population of the territory since the Palaeolithic Vieste

Surely this was due to the mild climate, the different sources of drinking water, the fertile soil with plenty of fruit, the variety of both resident and migratory game and richness of fish in the various coves along the coast.

The areas that appear to have been the most popular prehistoric man are Vallecoppe, Camps, Costella, Puntalunga, Macchione, Passo and dell'Arciprete Sfinalicchio.

The vieste territory, rich in flint allowed, the man in prehistoric times, the construction of stone implements used as tools for work, hunting or defense. Defensola in the district, about three kilometers from the town, was discovered a mine of flint, called one of the largest in Europe

They also see remains of Iron Age tombs in the vicinity of the castle and the tip of San Francisco. In the municipality, in the district of Moline, there was also a dolmen but went irreparably damaged. In fact, the archaeological finds in the territory vieste are very often left to themselves (if not in some cases even hidden) and this determines the deterioration and destruction

[Edit] Domain straniereInnumerevoli archaeological evidence of the settlement of the ancient Greeks and Romans in Vieste.

After being administered by the Byzantines, fell under the domination of the Lombards. In Norman and Swabian then there was the development of the city as seen today (Castle). Then, came under the domination of Anjou

Like other cities in Puglia, was often exposed to attacks from the sea. Remember the heavy looting by the Venetians in 1239. One of the most dangerous people, for Vieste, were the Turks, who do bloody incursions. Particularly serious was the incident of Dragut Rais, who in 1554 beheaded thousands of Vieste. The fact is still remembered by a plaque at the Cathedral (rock Chianca Amara). [4

Entered a permanent part of the Kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies), was administered by the Bourbons until the unification of Italy

[Edit] Monuments and places of interest

Old Town, was an Episcopal cattedraleVieste between 993 and 1817. Among the principal buildings, as in other cities in Puglia, remember the first Romanesque Cathedral and the Castle, both of which the care of Frederick II of Swabia after the Venetians had caused great damage to the town

The Co-Cathedral is located in one of the highest areas of Vieste, surrounded by tall buildings less. Its installation is typical of Romanesque can be found in perfect harmony with the church tower, not particularly slender but cleverly designed in Baroque style after a crash in 1772. The church, basilica with three naves, bears traces of constant adjustments superimposed over the centuries. Overall, very little remains of the original medieval structure. As the other cathedrals of the area, is dedicated to the Assumption [5].

the Castle, a massive building which was built by the Swabians, dominates the skyline of the city seen from afar with his imposing figure. A triangular shaped, it stands out from the buildings and the surrounding countryside for its brown color, and stands on a limestone cliff overlooking the sea. The three points on its perimeter are reinforced by a characteristic pointed bastions. It was damaged during the raids and blinds during the First World War. It is currently used by the army. [6

In and around these buildings is the Door to Alt, characteristic for the pointed arch. Is the main entrance of the city.

[Edit] Pizzomunno

Pizzomunno CastelloAll'inizio beach and the beach known as the Castle, or the south of the town, stands as if to guard Vieste, a 25m high monolith called Pizzomunno which is the symbol of the town Gargano. It related to some legends, often variations of one another

It is said that at a time when the current city was only a village of huts on fire and inhabited by fishermen, there lived a tall and strong name Pizzomunno. In the same village also lived a girl of rare beauty, with long hair the color of the sun called Cristalda

The young couple fell in love, loving each other madly without that nothing could separate them. Pizzomunno Every day we face the sea with his boat and promptly emerged from the waves of the sea sirens to sing sweet songs in honor of the fisherman. The sea creatures did not just sing, but the look of prisoners Pizzomunno immortality offered him several times if he agreed to become their king and lover. The love that poured on the young Cristalda, however, made it unnecessary offers of sirens.

One of the many nights when the two lovers were waiting for the night on the island that sits off the coast, the mermaids, caught by a fit of jealousy, Cristalda attacked and dragged into the depths of the sea. Pizzomunno chased in vain the voice of his beloved. The next day the fishermen found themselves transfixed by pain in the young white rock that still bears his name.

Legend has it that every hundred years, yet beautiful Cristalda back from the abyss to reach his young lover for one night and relive their old love.

Variants of the legend wants that the name of Vesta or young person is Vieste (thus tying the name of the city to this legend), or they want the pretty girl was the daughter of a sea goddess who was opposed to the love with the young Vieste their feeling that this was punished. Other variations on the theme they want the girl was the wife of Pizzomunno and was attacked while on the beach waiting for the return of fellow fisherman.

[Edit] Natural beauty and archaeological

An ancient trebuchet Gargano S. FrancescoLungo the coast you can admire some trebuchets, ancient fishing facilities equipped with long wooden arms that support a network. This is one of the historic elements that distinguish the area from the rest of Puglia Gargano, tend to bring it to neighboring provinces to the north (southern coast of Abruzzo and Molise).

he Architiello, curious erosion sailors near Vieste are distinguished by the presence of various tourist attractions of great historical and geographic interest

Vieste has always been a landmark of the first floor for departure and arrival Tremiti Islands, located just off the north coast.

That is exactly the same speech to the Foresta Umbra, which is an invaluable biological wealth of South Italy

The early Christian necropolis La Salata, located east of the town, is one of the oldest and most characteristic of the Mediterranean basin.

The sanctuary of Santa Maria di Merino, located nearby.

The sea caves carved into the limestone of the Gargano, who created the rock formations and cavities of various forms and bizarre. One example is particularly Pizzomunno. The same goes for Architiello, carved by erosion from the road to Pugnochiuso south of Vieste. The caves are the result of karst phenomena, but also the corrosive action of sea water and wind has made an important contribution. Among the caves remember the shattered cave, the two Eyes, Round the cave, the Bat, Snake, the Purple and Emerald.

[Edit] Company [edit] Evolution demograficaAbitanti surveyed

[Edit] Culture [edit] Traditional festivals

Night view: the beach of Marina Piccola, the feast of St. cattedraleLa Maria Merino, May 9 is one of the most important anniversaries in the local scene. Annually attracts hundreds of Vieste around the world returning to the country to watch the procession from the cathedral, comes to the shrine, located 7 miles from town. The Madonna, carried solemnly on the throne, through the village and the Town Park. Here, after the exchange of cash (is placed in a throne lighter), is carried on shoulders by the people for all the 7 km to the shrine. Particularly original, is that the case is made to proceed with the lady facing sides of the road, so that, during the journey there and facing the sea and on the way back is turned towards the fields, protecting, Thus, the two main ancient sources of livelihood of Vieste. Equal importance is given to the feast of St. George, April 23. The wooden statue of the saint, also preserved in the Cathedral, is carried in procession through the streets of the town along with other statues.

An alley of Vieste (Via Vesta). Until a few decades ago, the party was also an opportunity for the traditional omelette that was offered free by the municipality to the citizens and students prepared by IPSS, hotel among the most professional school renowned in the region. Today, this old tradition is still alive, even if the famous Hill St. George, half of the next picnic of fried, has been subject to urbanization. During the feast of St. George is also performed the traditional horse race on the beach Pizzomunno (or Scialara). The race, no sophisticated detection equipment and improvised entrusted to judges, who often end up in a tussle for the award of the prize. To remember the different between "jockeys", "Str'sciott" undisputed winner of dozens of editions in the '60s and '70s, and Matthew "The Horse", which many ignore the real name, so that, for his inordinate passion for horses. The first Saturday in September is the feast of Santa Maria Stella Maris. In this land of fishermen, watching Mary Star of the Sea "thanking her for the season of good weather and asks for the blessing in the memory of those who have dedicated and devote their lives to the sea and protected. The statue of the Madonna, after the procession in the country, is transported by boat and the faithful and tourists can watch the ceremony from ground or sea. The statue is usually placed in a niche carved into the rocky ridge facing the harbor. Nine days before the feast is transferred to the Parish Church of SS. Sacramento for the preparation of liturgical celebrations

[Edit] GastronomiaTra the most distinctive culinary products remember the stuffed eggplant, fish soup (ciambotta '), the k'lustr (Christmas cakes fried and covered with almonds and honey), jam chickpeas, pettole, troccoli fennel and set them. Varied considerably across the local cuisine is still Vieste, characterized by numerous and original preparations of vegetables and vegetable dishes in addition to the inevitable local seafood.

[Edit] References letterariVieste is mentioned in the novel The dish cries Piero Chiara, along with Rhodes Garganico, as the improbable stage raid, as defined by the author, from Luino in Rome, a rower on Lake Maggiore in love with Edda Mussolini involving a friend in the hope that the circumnavigation of Italy in a rowing boat can be completed in the presence of the daughter of Il Duce.

"A Rhodes Garganico indigestion made of eel, in Vieste locust. "

(Pero Chiara, cries from the dish)

Vieste is also quoted in The adventure of a poor Christian Ignazio Silone which tells of the flight of Pope Celestine V in Vieste

[Edit] People from Viestepapa Gregory XIII (1502 - 1585), former bishop in Vieste.

Vincenzo Giuliani (Vieste, 1733-1799), medical historian and archaeologist.

[Edit] Economy

The port of Vieste ViesteLe economic activities traditionally, fishing and agriculture, continue to produce a certain amount of income for the population. However, these have proved insufficient in the course of the twentieth century so that in several decades of that period, Vieste emigration reached quite high. The main areas of destination, as well as foreign ones, were the Northern Italy and Rome. Since the sixties, however, the municipality began to discover its vocation for tourism, which made Vieste and Gargano known throughout Italy and abroad, and that stopped the downward demographic trend. Currently, most of the tourists coming from various regions of Italy as well as from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but still important is the residual from other European countries and worldwide. The seaside resort of type is mainly active during the period April to October, during the rest of the tourism resort is replaced by the naturalistic with the opportunities offered by the Park of Gargano, while concentrating efforts towards the cultivation and production of olive oil. In order to maximize the tourism potential in the nineties the old town of medieval origin of Vieste has undergone a major restructuring, acquiring also a number of tourist services.

The tourist resort is only effective in the four months from June to September and during the rest of the year, economic activity comes in large part to stagnate and in this period for a considerable part Vieste citizens lack the resources steady job. Resource development and infrastructure has led to a significant improvement in the availability of water for households, an issue that at first the development of tourism (at least in summer) daily had meant a considerable problem for the inhabitants of Vieste.

Such as tourism, agriculture is also the resource is closely linked to the summer period, during which Vieste relies on foreign workers (who come from countries like Albania and Moldova, but which in part resides in Vieste throughout the ' year).

The resource of agriculture is closely linked to the cultivation of a substantial production of extra virgin distributed and appreciated throughout Italy; Ogliarola Gargano, Leccino Coratina and the most common types of olives grown. In addition to olive oil, and typical of the major agricultural products there are the oregano and tomatoes Vieste (egg-shaped variety, far less than that of San Marzano) and a wide choice of fish and seafood. Spread is also the breeding of cows (from which the famous cheese) and goat Gargano.

A plague that periodically strikes Vieste and neighboring communities is that of fire, usually intentionally or negligently, as the one in July 2007 mainly affected the area of ​​Fish, also involving Vieste. Special weather situations such as the south wind may in fact encourage the spread of fires, which could damage irreplaceable assets such as the Umbra Forest.

[Edit] Infrastructure and Transport [edit] PortoIl port of Vieste is formed from the fishing port and harbor of refuge S. Eufemia. The fishing port is made up of a jetty about 750 meters from the port refuge, which lies between the quay S. And the Island of San Lorenzo Eufemia where there is a long pier about 300 m. The marina has 250 berths. The moorings are currently still located in the bay of the old port.

[Edit] AmministrazioneSindaco: Ersilia Noble (center) from 28/05/2006

[Edit] SportVieste has been crossed several times by the caravan of the Tour of Italy, and in one edition in its territory, has seen a stage finish of the cycling event

On May 26, 1988, during the Tour of Italy in 1988, was the site of arrival of the second half-stage of the 4th stage (a team time trial), starting from Garganico Rhodes and ended with the victory of the Del Tongo. In addition, the 5th stage race the next day, had the start and end in Vieste Santa Maria Capua Vetere.

Vieste offers good weather for those who want to practice sports such as sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. Casting an eye on the Adriatic map you will notice how straight the path of its coastline is interrupted Gargano peninsula. It's sort of natural wall that directs every movement from the north to the far end. The morphological peculiarities of the Gargano also allows the formation of thermal winds, nicely exploited by those who love sailing sports.

The Umbra Forest and the surrounding area are perfect destinations for lovers of mountain biking and hiking during the spring and autumn periods.

He returned to Vieste after exactly 20 years (May 26, 1988 ended the second half-stage, playing a team time trial from Rhodes Garganico). Around 15, the caravan of 20 tour through the town: the waterfront Mattei we moved to downtown areas, Course Fazzini, Sailors Italy Avenue and continue to Peschici stage finish.