Main article:In 1495 one third of the population of Martina was made of practising Jews or Jews converted to Christianity. The escape involved one third of the population: 150 to 200 families (at least one thousand people). Among the privileges granted the city council of Martina in 1495, King Frederick of Aragon forbade Jews and Crypto-Jews and Neofiti to press charges against those who robbed them (probably during the riots of 1494–1495 during the French invasion of the Kingdom of Naples) and prohibited their coming to live in that city. Also in 1495, the Jews Martina Franca were massacred.Geography Located in, close to the provinces of and, Martina Franca borders with the municipalities of , , (BR), (BA), (BR), (BR), and (BA). It counts the hamlets ( ) of Baratta, Capitolo, Cappuccini, Carpari, Gemma, Infarinata, Lamia Vecchia, Madonna dell'Arco, Monte Fellone, Monte Ilario, Montetulio, Monti del Duca, Motolese, Nigri, Ortolini, Papadomenico, Pergolo, Pianelle, San Paolo and Specchia Tarantina.Culture The is held annually in July/August. It presents a variety of rather unusual operas.
Economy Agriculture is concentrated in the fertile lands in small valleys. The Viticulture is mainly based on white grape wine. There are also many olive trees growing, in fact olive oil is also one of the main product of the area.The most common livestocks are sheep and goats, to which is added the breeding of thoroughbred 'murgese' horses and the famous donkey of Martina Franca.The most developed industry is the textile manufacturing, that made Martina famous also in the movie industry for a big international film in the 80's.The services sector is characterized by banks, insurances and tourism, especially eno-gastronomic one. It is very common for tourists to visit oil mills, wine-making facilities and cellars to taste amazing local products.
Until the reunification of Italy in 1861, Martina Franca was a fully walled town, with 24 towers and four gates. As it evolved to cater for more modern requirements,. Martina Franca Italy. With the population of under 50,000 people residing in the typical, modern Italian apartment blocks sprawling for miles in all directions it really is a complete contrast to enter the old town with some truly elegant baroque buildings, narrow lanes, mansions and churches.
One of the most important culinary excellence is the 'Capocollo Di Martina Franca' a DOP quality product.Main sights The town has a particularly conserved old town surrounded by stone walls with prominent Baroque gates leading to piazzas and narrow, winding streets.Piazza Roma is the largest square in the old town, with a greenspace in the center of a largely triangular grass pattern, facing the 17th century Palazzo Ducale. Gastronomy Martina Franca DOC The comune of Martina Franca produces a white (DOC) that can be made in a still or Spumante style. The wine has a tendency not to, often turning from a light white color to a darker and losing its fresh fruit flavors after only 3 to 4 years in the bottle. All grapes destined for DOC wine production needing to be to a no greater than 13 /ha.
The wine is made predominantly (50-65%) from and which can make between 45-40% of the blend. Additional grapes are permitted up to a maximum of 5% including,. The finished wine must attain a minimum of 11% in order to be with the Martina Franca DOC designation. Sports The town's football team is the, which are currently plays in. Its home ground is the.The local futsal club is the. It was founded in 2009 and its home ground is the.Transport in an important junction point between the lines and, both operated by the (FSE).
A minor station on the line to Taranto, is located in the southwestern suburb. Another minor stop, serves the homonym frazione.References in popular culture In the novel by, Martina Franca is the setting of a troll attack.Personalities.
(1830–1887), pianist and composer. (1993), racing driver. (Milan, 1919 -, 1981), founder of the Piccolo Teatro di Milano and director of the. (, 1962), pianist, harpsichordist and composer. Director of the in Martina Franca. (Taranto 1988), Singer-Songwriter, raised by parents of Martina Martina Franca. (, 1948), English progressive rock musician, who lives in the countryside of Martina.
(, 1895 -, 1936), American actor. His father came from Martina Franca.See also.References.