Trulli and Masserie in Puglia
Two forms of rural dwelling represent the uniqueness of the Apulian countryside: the trulli and the masserie. The former are
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Art & Culture
Abbey of San Leonardo: when architecture, astronomy and religion meet
Built in a Romanesque style, its exact date of foundation is unknown, although it is possible to associate it with the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the 12th. In fact, the first to settle in the abbey and inaugurate it as a place of worship were the Regular Canons of St. Augustine in 1127. On the left side of the abbey there is a vertical inscription in Latin, which most likely indicates the name of the founder or inspiration of the complex, the priest William.
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Cartapesta: Lecce’s Artistic Legacy
A craft very unique to Lecce in the Salento region of Puglia is cartapesta, papier-mâché. No, not the papiermâché you did in elementary school… papier-mâché as an art form! In fact, especially here in Lecce you will find many spectacular statues and even a ceiling in one of the churches is actually papier-mâché e! And trust me, you would never suspect it unless it was pointed out to you!
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Castles in Puglia
The strategic location of Puglia has often made the region vulnerable to attacks by several civilizations from both the sea
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Baroque Architecture
Discovering the Baroque Architecture The Leccese Baroque is an architectural style that developed in Puglia during the 17th and the
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Masserie in Puglia: History and Traditions
One of the symbols of the countryside in Puglia and of high importance for the landscape in the Murge area
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Egnazia Ruins Puglia – Archaeological Site
Along the Adriatic coast between Monopoli and Savelletri is where the Archaeological Park with the ruins of Egnazia is located.
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