Museums in Puglia
Nestled in the sun-kissed region of southern Italy, Puglia stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Italian culture
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Art & Culture
Aragonese Castel Taranto
The Aragonese Castel (Castello Aragonese) is an important landmark in Taranto and is a popular tourist attraction. It is a
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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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