Lesina, Apulia
| Lesina | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Lesina | ||
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  Lesina Location of Lesina in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 41°46′N 15°26′E / 41.767°N 15.433°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region |
 Apulia | |
| Province | Foggia (FG) | |
| Frazioni | Ripalta | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pasquale Tucci | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 159 km2 (61 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 July 2009)[1] | ||
| • Total | 6,395 | |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Lesinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 71010 | |
| Dialing code | 0882 | |
| Patron saint | San Primiano Martire, San Firmiano Martire, Maria Santissima Annunziata | |
| Saint day | May 15 | |
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Lesina is a town and comune on the northern side of Monte Gargano in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
Lesina lies on the northern side of Gargano and on the shores of the lake with the same name. It is a maritime village known for the production of (female) eels. The site, populated since the Neolithic era, is a narrow strip of land covered with sandy dunes and little woods, separating the lake from the sea, which creeps into its waters through two canals (Aquarotta and Schiapparo).
Devio hill, only 252 metres (827 ft) high, divides the two lakes, Lesina and Varano, and some findings of the Neolithic era have been found there. Lesina, built after the immigration of Dalmatian fishers, and known to Romans as Alexina, was often afflicted by earthquakes and sea flooding, and its population decimated by malaria.
The hot waters of Caldoli stream, not very far and near San Nazario Sanctuary, testify its volcanic activities. The first patron saint of the town is San Primiano Martire, celebrated on 15 May.
Main sights
- Cathedral
- Episcopal Palace (13th century)
- Natural Museum of the Lake Lesina