30km south-east from Bari, 7 km from the Adriatic Sea
Altitude: 219mt
Medieval castle dating from the Norman-Schwabian domination
The local Cathedral is see of the bishop of the diocese of Conversano-Monopoli
Conversano black horses with Arab blood, strong ram-like heads, short backs, broad hocks used for purebreed Lippizan horses (Lipizzaner).
The local handball team won the national league in the season 2002-03