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Museums in Puglia

Nestled in the sun-kissed region of southern Italy, Puglia stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Italian culture

Art & Culture Taranto Province What to do

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Aragonese Castel Taranto

The Aragonese Castel (Castello Aragonese) is an important landmark in Taranto and is a popular tourist attraction. It is a

Art & Culture Daunia Mountains Foggia Province Itineraries

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Cantine Cerrato (Cerrato Cellars)

The Cerrato cellars, also known as Roman cellars, are located in the heart of Bovino, one of the most beautiful

Art & Culture Itineraries Itria Valley Traditions

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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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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!