Ettore Fieramosca -

In 1833, the statesman Massimo d’Azeglio published the historical novel Ettore Fieramosca, ossia la disfida di Barletta . It was written to inspire nationalistic fervor during the Risorgimento (Italian unification movement) by highlighting a historical moment of Italian military honor.

During the Second Italian War, French knights insulted the bravery of Italians. Fieramosca organized a formal tournament where the Italian side decisively defeated the French, capturing them as prisoners. Ettore Fieramosca

Tourists can visit the Castello Ettore Fieramosca in Mignano Monte Lungo. In 1833, the statesman Massimo d’Azeglio published the