a town of South Italy, Naples, province of Bari, and on the shore of the Adriatic, 26 miles S.E. of the town of Bari. It stands on an eminence overlooking the sea, and is protected by a castle. The streets, which are narrow and irregular, are rather gloomy in appearance, from the height of the houses. The town, nevertheless, is the favourite resort of many people of wealth. There are numerous churches; and the cathedral, which is a handsome edifice, contains a painting of "St Sebastian" by Palma Vecchio. There are two suburbs, in which the houses are better built than in the town itself. Manufactures of linen and cotton fabrics are carried on; and there is a considerable trade in wine and oil, as well as in the manufactures of the place. The town has two harbours, which, however, though deep, are not well sheltered. On the coast, about 6 miles S.E. of Monopoli, stand the ruins of the ancient Graecia, known in modern times by the name of Torre d'Egnatia. Monopoli is the seat of a bishop, who is a suffragan of the Holy See. Pop. 15,000.