Santa Croce di Magliano is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the

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, located about northeast of

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. The settlement was formerly inhabited by an Arbëreshë community, who have since assimilated. S. Croce di Magliano is on a hilltop approximately above sea level, just north of the Fortore river. In the Middle Ages the Roman settlements gave rise to "casali", or rural hamlets, and in the

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period (13th century) Santa Croce is recorded as a fiefdom of the Stipide family. In 1266 it became a fiefdom of the Monastery of Sant'Eustachio. Among the local churches are

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and San Giacomo. Santa Croce di Magliano borders the following municipalities: Bonefro, Castelnuovo della Daunia, Montelongo, Rotello, San Giuliano di Puglia, Torremaggiore.

Sports and recreation

The soccer team in Santa Croce di Magliano is called the Uninone Sportiva Turris. The team was founded in 1963.Official website
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References

External links

Official website

official site
(in Italian)
www.santacroceonline.com
(web magazine; in Italian)

Arbëresh settlements {{DEFAULTSORT:Santa Croce Di Magliano Cities and towns in Molise