History Francavilla al Mare

1 history

1.1 ancient era , medieval period
1.2 16th century , turkish attack
1.3 19th century: d annunzio , michetti

history
ancient era , medieval period

the area inhabited since prehistory, , remains have been found @ st. cecilia. in 1162 village granted immunity taxes 12 years, , episode gave origin name francavilla (meaning free town ).

16th century , turkish attack

the harbour flourishing commercial key point in adriatic sea, in 16th century plundered turkish troops. town held families such caracciolo , d avalos in following centuries.

19th century: d annunzio , michetti

in late 19th century francavilla known seaside resort , seat of artistic literary circle relevant figures francesco paolo michetti, gabriele d annunzio, f.p. tosti, met @ conventino , in former monastery of santa maria di gesù.

in 1944 center destroyed americans , nazi. michetti convent conserved between city totally built new.