APULIA · ITALY

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Ah, Apulia, where the sun kisses the crystal-clear waters, and history whispers in every cobblestone street. Lose yourself in the charming whitewashed villages perched on hillsides, where time seems to stand still. Feast on delicious seafood straight from the Adriatic Sea, paired perfectly with the robust flavors of local olive oil.

Wander through the narrow alleys of Alberobello, where the iconic trulli houses stand like something out of a fairytale. Feel the warmth of the locals as they greet you with open arms, ready to share their traditions and stories. Dive into the rich history of Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South," with its stunning baroque architecture and lively piazzas.

As the sun sets over the rugged coastline of Gargano National Park, let Apulia weave its magic around you, leaving you spellbound and yearning for more. Come along, let's uncover the hidden gems and quirky wonders of Apulia together. A presto!

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Tags: Trulli Houses, Baroque, Beaches, Mountains

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The main cities of Apulia

The journey of discovery of Apulia starts from Bari, its capital. The old town, known as “Bari vecchia”, is a maze of narrow streets where folklore and tradition have a unique liveliness.

This is where the Basilica of St Nicholas stands, one of the favourite centres of the Orthodox Church in the West and a spectacular example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. Not far away, you can visit the Swabian Castle of Bari, the city's landmark building, an imposing fortress that is now a museum.

Lecce is no less great, the city of the famous and sumptuous Baroque and stone embroidery, a fundamental cultural centre of the Salento, known as “the Florence of the south”.

An icon of the region is Alberobello, a popular tourist destination thanks to its famous trulli, ancient cone-shaped dwellings dating back to the 17th century, now protected by Unesco. The beating heart of the Valle d'Itria, also known as the Valley of the Trulli, stretches between the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto and is dotted with charming whitewashed villages with a fairytale atmosphere where you can lose yourself in beauty.

Called the “White City” for the lime-covered houses that characterise the town centre, Ostuni offers a stunning view of the hill where it lies. Several times awarded for its beaches, it offers an enchanting sea.