Typicals of Puglia
recipe of the mist famous typicals of Puglia
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10 things to know if you visit Alberobello and its Trulli
Organize your trip to Alberobello
The uncontrollable rhythm of Pizzica
Traditional dances in Puglia
The mysterious legend of Castel del Monte
The history of Puglia region boasts an articulated past where more cultures have led to a particular geographical and architectural structure. Indigenous populations of Greek’s origins have given way to the Romans, the Goths, the Lombards and many others. Each of these populations has left important traces to their passage, not simple relics of antiques Read more about The mysterious legend of Castel del Monte[…]
Puglia in numbers
With 865 km of coastline Puglia has the largest contact with the sea than any other region on the italian peninsula. With 2700 years of history the thinnest and longest region of the country is 19000 square kilometres for 4.090.266 inhabitants, 98% is plain (53%) and hill (45%), making Puglia the least mountainous region in Read more about Puglia in numbers[…]
How we became who we are today…
Southern Italy’s history is a complicated and tangled web! Puglia’s strategic position and its fertile soil made it a very attractive proposition for colonization. In reality exploitation was the reason, nevertheless conquerors fed the cultural, architectonic and gastronomic patrimony that the region showcases today. A little historical summary of how we became who we are Read more about How we became who we are today…[…]
What’s in Alberobello
Alberobello, a town in the province of Bari, is also known for the famous trulli, which are characteristic buildings of central and southern Puglia. The country stretches over two hills, on the hill located to the east there is the newer part of town, while on the west are aligned the trulli. This urban area Read more about What’s in Alberobello[…]
Puglia, where is it?
With a strategic location and a long history Puglia is in the south-eastern part of Italy, touched by the Adriatic sea and the Ionian sea, facing the Balkans. With the longest coastline in mainland Italy, Puglia is blessed by clear and beautiful sunny days, cool breezes and diverse as unique landscapes. Easily recognisable as the Read more about Puglia, where is it?[…]
Discover Puglia
Experience a multitude of emotions in a region of overwhelming beauty, blessed by a great climate and diverse nature, full of history and traditions and culinary delights. Puglia (“poo-lia”), the heel of the boot, is the south-easternmost region in Italy and her history is inextricably linked with those of other Mediterranean countries and influenced by Read more about Discover Puglia[…]