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Monopoli: Città Unica nella Terra di Bari
Alla scoperta di Monopoli in compagnia di Mary | #PugliaByMe Se decidete di venire in Puglia – ve lo consiglio vivamente! È una delle più belle terre della nostra Italia – non potete assolutamente perdere l’occasione di visitare e trascorrere qualche giorno nella meravigliosa Monopoli..sono certa che ve ne innamorerete!
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Mangia! Mangia! The Espressino Travel Guide to Eating in the Salento
If Puglia is Italy’s best food region, then the Salento (the area south of Brindisi) is home to its most distinctive, diverse and delicious local cuisine.
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Cartapesta: Lecce’s Artistic Legacy
Discovering the old tradition of Cartapesta in Lecce with Victoria | #PugliaByMe 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! Cartapesta – Origins or Necessity is the Mother of Creativity! Although the origins of papier-mâché are in the Middle and Far East, through trade the technique found its way…
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Giovinazzo and its charming fishing port
Hi, I’m Viviana and this is my hometown | #PugliaByMe If you are planning to spend some time in Puglia, my hometown Giovinazzo could be a nice stop to add to your list, while visiting the Bari Land. Located few kilometres North from Bari, Giovinazzo is a charming peninsula surrounded by the blue Adriatic sea, with the characteristic old town set within sturdy walls, which enclose a number of architectural beauties.
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Monopoli: a unique city in Bari Land
Discovering Monopoli with our local Mary | #PugliaByMe If you decide to come in Puglia, I would highly recommend it! It is one of the most beautiful regions of Italy and you cannot miss the opportunity to visit and spend a few days in the beautiful Monopoli… I’m sure you’ll love it!
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Puglia from the sky: what a perspective!
Today we introduce you Antonella Aresta, a multifaceted artist, originally from Bitonto (Bari), who is specializes in Aerial Photography. Antonella impressed us with her beautiful shots that offer a breathtaking view of Puglia and we asked her to tell us how she began this particular adventure. How have you discovered the Aerial Photography?I was a student of photography at Isola del Liri when I found out that my school was organizing a course in aerial photography. I did not hesitate a second and I enroll. In addition to the theoretical part, the course included also the practice but I was not afraid of flying at all. I remember the first…
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How an American couple came to a new life in Puglia
We love to connect with locals and visitors to discover that they think and “feel” of Puglia, as they always have such nice stories to tell us. Indeed few months ago we had the pleasure to come across Scott’s blog and read about his story and how he decided to give a turn to his life and move down to Puglia with his lovely wife. They took a pretty bold decision but their courage has been well paid back with a lovely life in Cisternino! We know you want to know more, so today we are going to share their story with you. Enjoy! The Lure of Puglia It happened…
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Bisceglie: what to do and see
Bisceglie in pills by Francesco | #PugliaByMe Hello, my name is Francesco Brescia, I’m from Bisceglie and, if I wasn’t from Puglia, I would still choose to come from it! Here some information and tips of the town where I was born, where I live and where I am waiting for you to come and discover its beauties.
