Conversano is an ancient town and comune of Bari province in the Italian region of Puglia. It is 30 km (19 mi) SE of Bari, 7 km (4 mi) from the Adriatic coast, at 219 m (719 ft) above sea-level.
Its principal monument is a medieval castle dating from the Norman-Schwabian domination. Its cathedral is see of the bishop of the diocese of Conversano-Monopoli
Conversano breeds black horses with Arab blood, strong ram-like heads, short backs, broad hocks, that are in turn used to breed Lippizan horses (Lipizzaner).
The local handball team won the national league in the 2002‑03 season.
External links
Official site (http://www.comune.conversano.ba.it) (Italian)
Conversano, town of art and history, encompasses human genius in its beauty.
The ancient megalithic walls, some of which can still be seen, represent the origins and strength of a lively and dynamic town, that in the course of time was enriched with history and beautiful art and monuments.
Conversano, the dwelling place of the Earls, is a town full of noble palaces, churches, monasteries and works of art.
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Nel corso della sua storia ultra millenaria, Conversano ha accumulato un patrimonio ricchissimo di usanze.
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