Museums in Puglia
Nestled in the sun-kissed region of southern Italy, Puglia stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Italian culture
Read moreNestled in the sun-kissed region of southern Italy, Puglia stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Italian culture
Read moreThe Aragonese Castel (Castello Aragonese) is an important landmark in Taranto and is a popular tourist attraction. It is a
Read moreBuilt 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.
Read moreA 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!
Read moreThe strategic location of Puglia has often made the region vulnerable to attacks by several civilizations from both the sea
Read moreDiscovering the Baroque Architecture The Leccese Baroque is an architectural style that developed in Puglia during the 17th and the
Read moreOne of the symbols of the countryside in Puglia and of high importance for the landscape in the Murge area
Read moreAlong the Adriatic coast between Monopoli and Savelletri is where the Archaeological Park with the ruins of Egnazia is located.
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