Christmas in Puglia: things to do
Christmas is a magical time of year, and what better way to celebrate the festive season than by visiting the
Read moreChristmas is a magical time of year, and what better way to celebrate the festive season than by visiting the
Read moreTwo forms of rural dwelling represent the uniqueness of the Apulian countryside: the trulli and the masserie. The former are
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 moreWith the season of Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter
Read moreIn the period just before the celebration of St. Joseph, in Puglia it is not unusual to come across groups
Read moreWhether you are looking for a traditional religious celebration, a remake of a historic event, a celebration of harvest time
Read moreThe Putignano Carnival is one of the biggest Carnivals in Italy and is also the longest and one of the
Read moreThe Italian poet Gabriele d’Annunzio defined these weird constructions as…”strange fishing machines, all composed of planks and beams similar to
Read moreCan you imagine a giant bonfire that reaches a height of 25 meters and a diameter of 20? It is
Read moreDefinitely one of the most famous Italy’s folk dance the “pizzica pizzica” is a traditional music and ballet of considerable
Read moreHoly Week, or Settimana Santa, is one of the most significant times of the year for Catholics and Christians all
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