Lucera
A town in the Monti Dauni with a Roman amphitheatre, a Gothic cathedral and a huge Swabian and Angevin fortress on the hill.
The story
Around 1224 Frederick II deported thousands of rebel Muslims from Sicily to Lucera: for almost eighty years it became a Muslim city in the heart of the Christian kingdom, with mosques and a Saracen guard fiercely loyal to the emperor. In 1300 Charles II of Anjou destroyed it and sold its inhabitants into slavery; the cathedral rose in place of the main mosque.
Why go
A story unique in Europe, told by the fortress walls, almost a kilometre long, in a part of Puglia that mass tourism never reaches.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Lucera station, 800 m away (about 15 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Lucera 2 station, 1.1 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 105 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 111 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 250 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to May and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From June to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 79 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 55 |
| Feb | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 45 |
| Mar | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 51 |
| Apr | from 8 to 20 °C | 20° 8° | 36 |
| May | from 13 to 25 °C | 25° 13° | 53 |
| Jun | from 18 to 31 °C | 31° 18° | 35 |
| Jul | from 22 to 35 °C | 35° 22° | 29 |
| Aug | from 22 to 34 °C | 34° 22° | 36 |
| Sep | from 18 to 28 °C | 28° 18° | 57 |
| Oct | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 56 |
| Nov | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 79 |
| Dec | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 38 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 224 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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