Acquaviva delle Fonti is a town in the province of Bari, in the Apulia region of southeastern Italy. It is located at an elevation of 295 meters (968 feet) above sea level and has a population of around 21,000. The town is known for its thermal springs and its production of olive oil. The weather in Acquaviva delle Fonti is typically Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. It was later ruled by the Byzantines, the Normans, and the Spanish. Acquaviva delle Fonti is home to a number of historical and cultural landmarks, including the Castle of Acquaviva delle Fonti, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Museum of Olive Oil.
Famous Persons from Acquaviva delle Fonti, Apulia, Italy
- Alessandro Vogliacco - Born on September 14, 1998 - Association football player
- Giuseppe Scalera - Born on January 26, 1998 - Association football player
- Andrea Pastore - Born on June 14, 1994 - Association football player
- Lorenzo Sardone - Born on August 3, 1992 - Papyrologist
- Giuseppe Della Corte - Born on June 6, 1992 - Volleyball player
- Roberta Berardi - Born on July 29, 1991 - Classical scholar
- Mirko Eramo - Born on July 12, 1989 - Association football player
- Michele Nitti - Born on May 23, 1981 - Conductor, and Politician
- Alessandro Amapani - Born on June 5, 1974 - Theologian
- Domenico Nettis - Born on January 6, 1972 - Sprinter
- Nicola Zaccheo - Born on August 25, 1967 - Sprinter
- Vito De Lorentis - Born on April 20, 1955 - Association football player
- Domenico Laforenza - Born on September 26, 1952 - Computer scientist
- Ferdinando Pappalardo - Born on May 3, 1947 - Philologist, University teacher, and Politician
- Felice Posa - Born on September 27, 1930 - Catholic priest, and Jurist (died: October 24, 2017)
- Mario Napolitano - Born on February 10, 1910 - Correspondence chess player, and Chess player (died: October 31, 1995)