Lesina, Apulia

Lesina is a town and comune, former bishopric and Latin Catholic titular see on the northern side of Monte Gargano in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

Lesina
Comune
Comune di Lesina
Coat of arms
Location of Lesina
Lesina
Location of Lesina in Italy
Lesina
Lesina (Apulia)
Coordinates: 41°51′45″N 15°21′10″E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceFoggia (FG)
FrazioniRipalta
Government
 • MayorPasquale Tucci
Area
 • Total159 km2 (61 sq mi)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
 • Total6,346
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Lesinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
71010
Dialing code0882
Patron saintSt. Primianus, St. Roch, Annunciation of Mary
Saint dayMay 15
WebsiteOfficial website

Description

Lesina lies on the northern side of Gargano and on the shores of the lake with the same name. It is a maritime village known for the production of (female) eels. The site, populated since the Neolithic era, is a narrow strip of land covered with sandy dunes and little woods, separating the lake from the sea, which creeps into its waters through two canals (Aquarotta and Schiapparo).

Devio hill, only 252 metres (827 ft) high, divides the two lakes, Lesina and Varano, and some findings of the Neolithic era have been found there. Lesina, built after the immigration of Dalmatian fishers, and known to Romans as Alexina, was often afflicted by earthquakes and sea flooding, and its population decimated by malaria.

The hot waters of Caldoli stream, not very far and near San Nazario Sanctuary, testify its volcanic activities. The first patron saint of the town is San Primiano Martire, celebrated on 15 May.

Main sights
  • Lesina Cathedral
  • Episcopal Palace (13th century)
  • Natural Museum of the Lake Lesina

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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