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Puglia (in English called Apulia), is the heel
of Italy in the south east, a land of
extraordinary colours and wonderful variety. The
towns of Puglia are rich of architectural and
historical evidence – Romanesque, Baroque,
churches, cathedrals, castles and towers. The
regional capital is Bari, the other
provinces are Brindisi, Manner, Lecce and
Taranto. Lecce is also known as "the Florence of
the South".
Magnificent Palazzi and fountains in the urban
centres as well as historic oil mills and
farmsteads on the country put out the rich
cultural successor of this region. The hidden
charm of the coastal towns can be discovered in
the midst of the alleys and Palazzi which form
only the background to one of the most beautiful
coasts in whole Italy with a high water quality.
Many beautiful places along the coast and by
magic beaches offer an unforgettable sight.
The famous “Trulli”, round stone houses, part
of the world cultural heritage of mankind, stand
in big number in Alberobello and about the whole
Valle d`Itria scattered, clear certificates of
the traditional dry stone construction.
The region enjoys a warm climate all year and is
one of the least rainy regions.
Nature
Over twenty protected areas managed by different
public entities in order to protect and preserve
an extremely diverse, unique natural heritage
Regional Cuisine
With their mastery, bakers, dairymen, and
farmers turn land fruits into products that owe
their rich flavors and fragrances to their
simpleness.
Regional Cuisine
5 PDO oils coming from magnificent, centuries-old Apulian
olive trees and bringing out the flavors of
typical regional dishes. Particularly are to be
recommended the local “Antipasti”, which are
produced with from fresh and place-typical
ingredients.
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