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Troia Wheelchair Accessible Tours

The small Apulian village of Troia wheelchair accessible tours, is located in the province of Foggia.

In particular, it is located on the slopes of the Daunian SubApennines, right next to the flat area of the Tavoliere delle Puglie.

An area much appreciated both from a naturalistic,historical and artistic point of view thanks to the various places of interest it offers to tourism.

The archaeological finds made in the area indicate a very ancient origin of the current village, even preceding the Punic Wars.

Initially known as Aika, the town was then colonized by the Romans and destroyed by barbarian invasions.

Following this, the Byzantine general Boioannes gave it its current name in memory of the ancient city of Troy.

In the past it was a crossroads of cultures and a watershed between the Holy Roman Empire of the East and the West.

Today it is one of the centers of gravity of the Southern Francigena Route and a stop on the Via Micaelica.

This location enchants visitors with its medieval atmosphere, its narrow streets and its historical monuments that tell centuries of history.

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Touring Troia

The historic center of the village, to be visited on foot, has a typically medieval layout, with Corso Regina Margherita as the main route overlooked by many valuable buildings and from which numerous side streets lead.

In addition to the astonishing Cathedral of Santa Maria dell'Assunta, Troia wheelchair accessible tours, presents countless architectural and artistic jewels.

The Church of St Basilio, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of St Francesco, the Church of the Addolorata, the Palazzo Episcopio, the Cathedral Treasure Museum, the Diocesan Museum and the Civic Museum.

At the side of the Cathedral, in the museum which houses its treasure, there are 3 Exultet, ancient scrolls of parchment wrapped around a wooden axis called Umbilicus, only 32 of which exist in the world.

Church of St Basilio is the oldest church in the town and is also the fulcrum of the traditional, evocative and well-attended events of Holy Week, celebrated with a full calendar of events which culminates with the procession of the Kiss on Easter Day.

Precisely thanks to the enormous deposit of history, culture and art that it preserves, Troia has been awarded by the Italian Touring Club.

Don't leave the town without tasting the typical DOC Nero di Troia Wine, ruby red in color and full-bodied, served in the town's wine bars and restaurants.