Giovinazzo is a city that rises on the splendid Adriatic Sea and, like all seaside cities, enjoys an incredibly fascinating coast and source of tourism especially in the summer months. Walking in the historic center, a stone's throw from the sea, the scent of the salt and the sound of the waves are the soundtrack of our walk in the city. The characteristic of the city is the presence of several tree-lined squares, meeting places for friends and families, where especially the elderly spend a large part of the day in long group chats.
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Among these squares, the municipal villa is certainly the most structured to welcome children, as it is equipped with an area dedicated to them with carousels, swings and various entertainment. The villa has a well lit fountain in the center of the pizza and is a point of reference for all those who are present in the park. A bar at the entrance of the villa welcomes the many kids with tasty sweets and ice cream. Despite the not hot climate, many children are attracted to a nice ice cream cone 😊.
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The historic center of the city really is: the streets are illuminated by a light, sometimes colorful light, which highlights various features such as some particular balconies, streets with arches, windows and small villages. The relaxing silence is accompanied by the sound of the wind and the sea, located a few meters away. The area is totally closed to car traffic and this highlights the scent of the kitchen of the ladies who live in the buildings and who prepare dinner for their family. Walking in these alleys is truly an incredible source of cultural, artistic, culinary, architectural learning. The continuous restorations of the historic buildings show in the smallest details all the peculiarities of the buildings of the time, such as the white stone used, typical of the Romanesque age, and which constitutes the element of greatest presence in the historic village. The streets with serve the coats of arms of the noble families who influenced the city in previous centuries whose names of family members are set in stone
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The Cathedral of the Cathedral is truly enchanting in its mighty splendor. The churches are beautifully preserved, recently renovated like the Church of Sant'Agostino, the largest of the churches we have visited: the dome is over 50 meters high and from the outside it reminded me a little of that of San Pietro in Rome. A refined blue color characterizes some internal decorations, enhancing the elegance and the absolute sense of peace, and placing the attention on different sculptural works and magnificent paintings.
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The city is not very large but it is welcoming and conveys a sense of tranquility. The people are very nice and the local food is really delicious. Truly a relaxing day!
