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
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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 in Apulia, Italy, with about 33,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oria, about 6 km away.
Francavilla Fontana (Francavillese: Francaìdda Salentino 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 ofRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Francavilla Fontana?
Within an hour or so of Francavilla Fontana: Ostuni (22 km), Nardò Ring (30 km), Alberobello Trulli (41 km), Castellana Grotte (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Francavilla Fontana?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road.
Where is Francavilla Fontana?
Francavilla Fontana is in Apulia, Italy, about 6 km from Oria.
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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
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.
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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