presence of the initials O. N. suggests that it belongs to Ottavio de Nicolò or Nicolai, who fought in the Portuguese Restoration War and became vice-admiral of the Marina of Giovinazzo. From the date on the shield, it is understood that the complex was readapted in 1608. Seminary of Conza In the 17th century, the building also housed some part of the seminary of Conza. A plaque placed under the coat of arms reads Intrent securi qui querunt vivere pure. 1610, referring to future men of God. The seminary was a centre of studies for thirty eight years, and documents show that it was closed down in 1648. In 1753 a procurator who administered the property was still housed in the building Casa Fazio The Casa dei Cavalieri di Malta is also defined as Casa Fazio as reported in Blasonario Generale di Terra di Bari (1912) written by Edgardo Noya from Bitetto. Architecture The building is spread over three levels, and it is built around an internal courtyard, with two sides arranged at right angles overlooking the street. It is located at the intersection between Via San Antonio and Via Leonese, with the latter containing the main façade. The main entrance includes an architrave with an ornate cornice, and it is located on the first floor so it is reachable by a staircase. An ornate mullioned window is found on the second floor. Two arched entrances are located on the ground floor of the eastern façade. The entire building has a service court at the back. The windows have stone architraves decorated with interesting geometric patterns. The two mullioned windows on the top floor are of great value, and one of them contains two openings surmounted by an archivolt perforated with a diamond-shaped bezel. References Bibliography Buildings and structures in the Province of Bari Houses in Italy Knights Hospitaller