Monopoli
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Monopoli is a coastal town in Italy featuring historic fortifications including the Charles V castle, bastions, and cannons, along with notable religious structures like its cathedral and several churches. The town's well-preserved old port and defensive architecture reflect its historical importance as a Mediterranean settlement.
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- View of Monopoli from the city beach of Cala Porta Vecchia
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15 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Overview
- Frazioni
- Demographics
- Main sights
- Sport
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns — sister cities
- Transport
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
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Monopoli (; ) is a town and municipality in Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Bari and region of Apulia. The town is roughly in area and lies on the Adriatic Sea about southeast of Bari. It has a population of 49,246 (2014), and is important mostly as an agricultural, industrial and tourist centre.