Attractions in Apulia

The Castle of Acaya was built to protect the fortified citadel by Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, trusted architect of Charles V, who had been entrusted with the strengthening of the defensive … read more

Alberobello is a city in Puglia, Italy. It is known for the Trulli, white conical stone buildings, present in the hundreds in the hilly Rione Monti district. The 18th century … read more

Within the Alta Murgia National Park (which houses the latest example of Mediterranean steppe in Italy), the dry stone buildings stand out in the greenery which, during transhumance, served as … read more

The amphitheater testifies to the importance that Lecce reached in Roman times. Although there is no certainty about the dating of this work, the most accredited theses attribute it to … read more

The Basilica is dedicated to the patron Saint Nicholas, whose relics are kept right inside the religious complex. The first construction dates back to 1087, subsequently it underwent modifications and extensions.

The trulli of Alberobello were registered in 1996 by UNESCO in the World Heritage List as a notable example of spontaneous architecture inserted in an urban and landscape context of … read more

The bridge of Figazzano is located on the cycle route of the Apulian aqueduct. It is a dirt road about 2 meters wide and about 200 long, bordered laterally by … read more

Built by Staufferkaiser Friedrich I, the interior was never completed. The shape of the castel remains a mystery to this day. Condition very good.

The name Ciolo derives from the Salento word "Giolo" or thieving magpie, this is because the area is rich in nests of this species. The beautiful cove is cut by … read more

In a whole village full of trullis, of course, a trulli church may not be missing. The church is shaped like the typical trullis here.

Very beautiful and well-kept pine forest, obligatory stop on the cycle path. The internal trails are short but fun. There is a fountain with drinking water

The Bosco Selva is considered the "green lung" of Alberobello and is only 800 meters from the town, along the Trulli del Bosco. Its extension, equal to an area of … read more

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church located in the historic center and built between the 16th and 17th centuries by the most famous architects from Lecce. The … read more

The name Santa Maria di Leuca derives from the Greek "leukós" or white, this perhaps due to the color of the rocks, or for the houses painted with lime, or … read more

A corner of Puglia that you don't expect. Far from the roar of the sea there is this small oasis of peace born following the progressive abandonment of the Bauxite … read more

Santa Cesarea Terme is a spa town overlooking the Canale d'Otranto. The properties of its sulphurous thermal waters have been known since ancient times but, given the difficult position to … read more

Friars and nuns, according to the bizarre and romantic rumor, lived carnal loves in the shadow of the Valencian people right in the phantom underground tunnel that connected their homes, … read more

The dovecote tower was used in different eras for the breeding of pigeons, often cylindrical in shape but it is also possible to see it in different shapes.

Fun Highlight. Several trails wind from the tower to descend both on the left and on the right. They are not technicians, but the place deserves it and it is … read more

This small village in the heart of the Valle d'Itria is known to most as the capital of the trulli, the famous conical stone structures widespread in this area, as well as a UNESCO heritage site since 1996.