Martina Franca
Martina Franca, town, Puglia (Apulia) regione, southeastern Italy. It has numerous Baroque buildings, such as the Church of San Martino, the Corte palace, and particularly the civic centre, a former ducal palace (1669). In 1529, during the war against the Holy Roman emperor Charles V, the town repelled the besieging French troops of Francis I. An agricultural centre, it is also noted for hosiery manufacture. Pop. (2006 est.) mun., 49,023.
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Article Title:
Martina Franca
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
30 October 2013
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November 14, 2026