ANDRIA, a town and episcopal see of Apulia, Italy, in the province of Bari; 35m. W. of the town of Bari by steam tramway and 6m. S.E. of Barletta. Population of Andria (1931) was 53,882. It was founded probably about 1046 by Peter, the first Norman count of Andria. It was a favourite residence of the emperor Frederick II., whose second and third wives, Iolanthe and Isabella of England, were buried in the cathedral dedicated to St. Richard, who is believed to have come from England in 492. There are several other fine churches of the 13th century. The Castel del Monte, 9-im. S. of Andria, was constructed by Frederick II., who frequently resided there. Despite its massive and imposing exterior, its details are fine.