The Palazzo Ducale was built on the remains of the city walls in 1659, commissioned by Nicola Del Giudice, Duke of Giovinazzo. Special feature of the building, designed by the Neapolitan arch. Picchiatti, is the imposing balcony stone balustrade, overlooking the sea.
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