Ischitella
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| Ischitella | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Ischitella | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Apulia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Foggia (FG) |
| Frazioni | Foce Varano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pietro Colecchia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.37 km2 (33.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,401 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ischitellani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 71010 |
| Dialing code | 0884 |
| Patron saint | Saint Eustace |
| Saint day | 20 May |
| Website | Official website |
Ischitella is a town and comune in the province of Foggia, Apulia, southeast Italy. It is a centre for agrumes production, on the northern slopes of the Gargano promontory.
Main sights
- The castle, now a private palace, built in the 12th century and remade in the 17th century
- Church of St. Eustace (18th century)
- Abbey of San Pietro in Cuppis, located outside the town, in Byzantine-Romanesque style. Known since as early as 1058, it is now in decaying state.
Twin towns
Settimo Torinese, Italy, since 2006
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