Vieste

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Vieste
Vìst (Neapolitan)
Comune di Vieste
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Vieste
Vieste (Apulia)
Coordinates: 41°53′N16°10′E / 41.883°N 16.167°E / 41.883; 16.167
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Province Foggia (FG)
Frazioni Pugnochiuso, Baia di Campi
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Nobiletti
Area
[1]
  Total167.52 km2 (64.68 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017) [2]
  Total13,931
  Density83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Demonym Viestani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
71019
Dialing code 0884
Patron saint Santa Maria di Merino, Saint George
Saint day9 May and 23 April
Website Official website

Vieste [3] (Italian: [ˈvjɛste,viˈɛste] ; [4] [5] Viestano : Vìst) is a town, comune and former Catholic bishopric in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. A marine resort in Gargano, Vieste has received Blue Flags for the purity of its waters from the Foundation for Environmental Education. The area covered by the comune is included in the Gargano National Park.

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History

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View from the port

In medieval times, the port was frequently attacked by pirates, Saracens and other enemies of the Kingdom of Naples.

In 1554 approximately 7,000 inhabitants were enslaved by the Turks. Those deemed too elderly or infirm for slavery were executed. [3] This event is commemorated in an annual ceremony.

Geography

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An example of erosion on the coast

The town is bordered by Mattinata, Monte Sant'Angelo, Peschici and Vico del Gargano. The coastal cliffs are composed of chalk-like white limestone, sparsely banded with thin layers of flint. Next to the town there are two large, straight beaches. The remainder of the coast is composed of gulfs and small, hidden sandy beaches. Erosion by water and wind has shaped the calcareous rock into grottoes and arches. The coast is rugged, and many sights are accessible only by sea.

Pizzomunno and its legend

Vieste's best-known landform is Pizzomunno, a sea stack standing 26.6 m (87 ft) high, situated on the Spiaggia del Castello ("Castle Beach").

The stone connects to a local legend about a fisherman called Pizzomunno whose true love was captured by sirens and imprisoned under the sea. The story tells how he swam out to rescue her, but became exhausted and gave up hope, turning to stone. [6] Other myths about the rock are that it disappears on some nights, and that a wish made while circling it will come true. [6]

Economy

Until a few decades ago, Vieste's primary economy was fishing and agriculture. Now tourism, with hotels, resorts and camping facilities, has transformed the town's appearance, economy and lifestyle.[ citation needed ]

Notable buildings

See also

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  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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