In 1767, a black Neapolitan stallion named Conversano was born here, eventually becoming one of the founding sires of the legendary Lipizzaner breed. The local counts ran a prestigious stud farm, crossing Barb and Andalusian bloodlines to produce animals with strong profiles and broad hocks.
Beyond its equestrian legacy, this Apulian town of about 25,600 residents sits on the lower Murgia hills, seven kilometers from the Adriatic coast. Once the seat of a powerful 11th-century county, it remains a significant diocesan center today. A 30-kilometer drive from Bari makes it an easy detour for history enthusiasts looking to step back from the busy shoreline.
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