Giovinazzo between Coast, Harbor and History

Giovinazzo combines maritime impressions, its harbor and historic buildings to create a destination with clear, distinct ways to explore.

Sea Views, Promenade and Small Harbor

The Concattedrale di Giovinazzo is located on the Apulian coast and looks directly out to sea from an elevated position. The Passerella sul mare offers a view of the harbor of Giovinazzo. The historic center divides the waterfront promenade into the Marina Italiana and Esercito Italiano promenades. The small harbor is primarily shaped by fishing and is protected by a western and an eastern pier. Those who wish to combine time by the water with local history can consider maritime and historical themes separately.

Traces of History

The Chiesa della Madonna di Costantinopoli is a 16th-century church. In 1598, it was dedicated to the Madonna of the sailors of Giovinazzo; these sailors traded with Constantinople. The Aragonese walls at the small harbor were built around 1453 to fortify Giovinazzo. The Cittadella della Cultura was established from an Augustinian monastery. In the vicinity of Giovinazzo, you will also find the Palazzo Saraceno, the Palazzo Marziani, the Palazzo Vernice and the Bucale Palace; all four are palaces.

Landscape, Beach and Park

Various landscape and open-space themes are also available to help with your travel planning. Spiaggia Il Crocifisso, a beach, is located in the vicinity of Giovinazzo. Spiaggia di Bisceglie, a beach, is located in the surrounding area of Giovinazzo. The Arco della Terra, a natural arch, is located in the surrounding area of Giovinazzo. The Villa Comunale, a park, is located in the vicinity of Giovinazzo. You can take these different local settings into account when prioritizing your travel interests.

The Taste of Giovinazzo

One culinary highlight is Pizzella. It is considered a characteristic product of Giovinazzo: it is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, contains plenty of tomato and is prepared without mozzarella.

Choose Your Holiday Apartment in Giovinazzo by Travel Theme

The Giovinazzo Tourist Information Point provides information about attractions, events, itineraries and local services, and offers maps as well as personal assistance. This gives you a practical way to organize your interests on site without limiting your planning to a single theme. For arrival, Giovinazzo railway station is relevant: it is connected to major Italian cities via the Lecce–Rome and Lecce–Milan railway lines. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore weigh whether the coast, history, nature, park, Pizzella or the rail connection should be the focus of your trip.

More Destinations for Your Planning

Torre A Mare, San Bartolomeo, Cassano Delle Murge, Grumo Appula, Valenzano, Turi, Cozze and Cellamare can be included in your further travel planning.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bari.