Monopoli is a village, a town founded on the sea, dominated by a large square where the houses are covered with lime and many are the houses of fishermen. The tour of the \u201cCity of the Contradas\u201d is made up of numerous visits: churches, squares, noble palaces of the 18th century or of the Murattiana period, and remains of medieval fortifications that recount an ancient history. The historical center is a great attraction, due to the presence of many restaurants and trattorias, where the taste of the sea meets the countryside. Caf\u00e9s and trendy venues attract young people, but, along with these, it is easy to come upon small fishermen\u2019s abodes, artisan craft shops, or local mini markets. Outside the city, golden sandy beaches blend with crystal clear waters. In the countryside, Monopoli is made up of contradas \u2013 districts, secular olive trees, prestigious fortified manor farms, and country churches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["grid-item","post-9393","destinazione","type-destinazione","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n