The Puglia region is located on the southeastern coast of the Apennine Peninsula, occupying the heel of the Italian "boot". This traditionally agricultural region is at the same time one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Italy. The world-famous city of trulli Alberobello and the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Bari, cozy seaside towns and sunny beaches, huge amusement parks and thermal springs, olive groves, wineries, castles, caves - all this will give travelers a lot of new discoveries and impressions.

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Puglia has the longest coastline in Italy, which is washed by two seas at once - the Adriatic and the Ionian.

What to see, where to visit

In the capital of the region, the city of Bari, where acquaintance with the Italian Puglia most often begins, there is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, where the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker are kept. Also noteworthy are the Gothic Cathedral of St. Sabino, the Church of St. George, the Pinacoteca, located in the building of the Provinciale Palace, and the Fort of St. Anthony, within the walls of which there is a museum of modern art.

No less famous is the town of Alberobello, where you can see trulli - small whitewashed houses with conical roofs. The main city temple, the Church of St. Anthony, was built in the same style.

In general, interesting sights can be found in any corner of Puglia. In Andria - numerous churches, the Museum of Candy and the famous "castle on the mountain" Castel del Monte; in Barletta - a white-stone castle and a huge bronze colossus erected in honor of the Roman emperor; in Brindisi - the castle of Grande and the fortress of Forte Mare; in Ostuni - a surprisingly beautiful historical center with intricate streets and snow-white houses; in Martino Franca (20 km from Ostuni) - Ducale Palace, where Leonador da Vinci, Donatello and other Italian geniuses once lived; in Lecce, richly decorated baroque palaces, churches and mansions; in Gallipoli - impressive architectural monuments different eras and styles.

In addition, there are several natural parks in the region (Gargano, Pollino, Gallipoli Cognato, Alta Murgia, etc.), and 40 km south of Bari, in the town of Castellana Grotte, there is a unique complex of karst caves, along which a 3-kilometer excursion route.

Beaches

The coast of Puglia in Italy, stretched along the Adriatic Sea, is a long line of picturesque beaches, mostly sandy.

There are excellent beaches in the north of the region - on rocky shores national park Gargano (resorts of Matinatta, Vieste, Rodi) and on the Tremiti Islands. In the direction of Bari and further south - a number of large seaside resorts (Barletta, Trani, Molfetta, Monopoli, Torre Canne, etc.) with well-equipped beaches stretching for tens of kilometers.

In southern Puglia, the most popular beaches are Brindisi, Ostuni, Marino di Odriano, Otranto, Galliano del Cape, Porto Cesareo, Gallipoli, etc. This part of the coast is characterized by expressive landscapes - grottoes, rocky bays and natural panoramic terraces.

Springs and recovery

Holidays in Puglia can be combined with treatment at one of the local thermal spas. The most famous are the Baths of Torre Canne (province of Brindisi), rich in healing mud, which is widely used for respiratory diseases, rheumatic and orthopedic problems; Margherita di Savoia (province of Barletta-Andria-Trani), famous for its salt lakes; Santa Cesaria Terme (province of Lecce) with hot sulfur springs that help in the treatment of rheumatism and dermatological diseases.

Entertainment and active recreation

Most of the time vacationers spend on the beaches - sunbathing, swimming, exercising water sports sports and beach games. You can go for a walk through the vineyards and olive groves (on foot or by bike), drive to a natural or amusement park, visit a cultural event: each town has its own traditional holidays. Shopping, outlets and markets are no less fun: antiques in Gallipoli and Brindisi, crafts market in Alberobello, flower market in Lecce. In the evenings, tourists are waiting for restaurants, bars, nightclubs and discos. The larger the city or resort, the higher their concentration.

Local cuisine and wines

Local kitchen based on natural products grown (or mined) right here in Puglia. The most famous delights are taranta oysters and mussels, octopus dishes, fish baked in salt, mozzarella and burrata from the most delicate cream, lamb cooked in pots, orecchiette pasta with turnips, Apulian cauliflower, etc. Mandatory component - Apulian olive oil, which is considered the best in Italy.

In addition, it is worth trying original desserts made from fruits and honey, as well as local wines - for example, red Salice Salentino or white Locorotondo.

Family holiday

Puglia has several amusement parks for the whole family. So, in Italy's largest Zoosafari safari park (Fasano, 60 km from Bari), you can see dozens of species of wild animals, visit a dolphin show or ride a mini-train through the monkey village. The Miragica amusement park (Molfetta, 24 km from Bari) has an amazing "Land of the Giants", rides and a 4D cinema. Indiana Park (50 km from Bari) offers exciting adventures for all ages and skill levels. 20 km from Brindisi (the village of Cellino San Marco) there is a huge water park Carrisiland, and not far from Lecce there is a water amusement park Splash.

Puglia (Italy) on the map of the country occupies the extreme southeast, being the "heel" of the famous boot. The main cities of this region are Bari, Brindisi, Taranto, Lecce, Foggia.

Puglia region on the map of Italy

Taranto on the map

Taranto is located in the extreme south of the region on the coast of the Gulf of Tarentum (Ionian Sea). It is called the city of two seas, because it is located on two peninsulas, between a small bay (Mar Piccolo) and the bay itself (Maar Grande), separated by a narrow channel.

Bari on the map

Bari, the administrative center of Puglia, is located on the Adriatic Sea in the heart of the region.

Apulia on the map

coastline length

In terms of the length of the coastline, Puglia ranks first in continental Italy - 865 km. It is a region rich in history, culture and a wonderful climate, which attracts many tourists.

Main attractions, resorts

If you go from north to south, then the first place that you must visit is national park Gargano, located on the peninsula of the same name. 17 species of wild orchids can be seen in the forests of the park, 170 of the 234 species of birds nesting in Italy, including peregrine falcons, red herons and sparrow hawks, live there. In addition, there is the largest sinkhole in Europe, the so-called Pozzatina sinkhole, 600 meters long, 400 meters wide and 100 meters deep. The park is home to the Palaeolithic Cave of Palicci, which contains drawings of prehistoric man. In addition, Gargano is home to some of the the best beaches in Italy - sandy Cala Lunga and Cala del Sanguinara, also rocky Ponente and Levante with crystal clear water of incredible colors and shades. All of them are free.

Important! No special permission is required to visit the park. Entrance to its territory is free. There is also no mode of operation, however, basic precautions must be observed so as not to be in the wild forest at night.

To the south, in the city of Bari, the main religious attraction of the region is located - the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, resting in the basilica of the same name. The castle of the 13th century, which protected the approaches to the city, is also interesting. There is also a Russian church in Bari, which has recently become a major center hosting Orthodox pilgrims heading to Italy to venerate the relics of St. Nicholas. That is why the Russian language is familiar to the locals and in a difficult situation they are able to understand what the problem is and help with all the benevolence characteristic of the south of Italy.

Relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Beaches

Not far south of Bari, in the area of ​​​​the town of Polignano a Mare, there are several beautiful pebble and sandy free beaches- Porto Contessa, Cala Porto and Porto Cavallo.

Puglia is also home to 2 monuments listed by UNESCO world heritage humanity - the castle of Castel del Monte and the city of Alberobello.

The first was built in the 13th century by the Sicilian king, mystic and astrologer Frederick II. The unusual location of the castle (flat terrain), the octagonal shape is not typical for structures of this kind, and the fact that the king never lived in it, make some historians think that it was built with a different purpose - to attract universal energy. At least the king himself had long been engaged in mystical calculations in search of such a place.

As for Alberobello, this town is famous for its unique, unparalleled in the world, traditional buildings - trulli, with conical roofs that make them look like the dwellings of some fabulous creatures. In this case, the solution was not used when laying the stones.

Interesting! According to legend, this form of construction was due to the fact that the feudal lords who owned this city took a tax from the roof. Therefore, when tax collectors approached Alberobello, it was enough for the inhabitants to remove one stone from the building for the entire roof to collapse.

Castell del Mont

If you return to the Adriatic coast and continue south towards the city of Brindisi, then one after another there will be a series of wonderful wild beaches, among which the white sandy beach of Torre Santa Sabina stands out. By the way, Brindisi itself is of considerable interest to tourists - in addition to several Baroque temples, there is a Roman column built in the 2nd century BC. n. e. It marks the end of the famous Appian Way, which ran from Rome to the Adriatic coast.

Even further south begins the famous area, which is not indicated on the map of Italy and Puglia in any way. However, this area has its own name - Salento. It is there that one of the best beaches of the Apennine Peninsula is located - Maldives di Salento with pink sand, snow-white Punto Prosciutto and a four-kilometer white sand beach - Baia di Tore Lapillo. All of them are wild, so there are no services in the form of cabanas, sunbeds, umbrellas and coastal bars, so as not to disturb the pristine beauty of nature.

What seas wash Puglia

Puglia is washed by two seas at once - the Adriatic and the Ionian. At the very end of the heel on the cape is the town of Santa Maria di Leuca, where the two seas meet. From the sandy beaches of the city, you can watch how the turquoise water of the Adriatic collides with dark, almost purple water. ionian sea.

Important! Going on a summer vacation to Puglia, it should be borne in mind that large hotel complexes there are none and therefore almost all beaches are free. The tourist has two choices. The first is to rent a house near any wild beach, the benefit of such services are widely offered by local residents, and spend time in peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. The second is to rent a hotel room in one of the Apulian towns and visit the municipal beach. In this case, most likely the beach itself will be worse than the wild one, but with the proper infrastructure and leisure.

Just on the shores of the Ionian Sea in the town of Gallipoli is another popular beach - Baia Verde. It is a favorite place summer holiday for Italian actors, singers, show business figures and other celebrities. As a result, there is a good infrastructure for both entertainment and recreation.

Baia Verde beach

Taranto is the last stop on a journey along the coast of Puglia. A city founded by the Greeks in the 8th century BC. e. famous for its numerous monuments. Among them, it is necessary to highlight the remains of Dorian columns, the Greco-Roman necropolis, the famous Aragonese castle, built in the 15th century and locking the bay of Taranta, as well as the magnificent Cathedral of San Cataldo, the construction of which lasted from 700 years, in connection with which you can see elements of different eras. In addition, the city is home to the National Archaeological Museum with one of the richest expositions in the world of works of art relating to the period of Magna Graecia (6-4 centuries BC).

The most popular places in the region on the map

The sights of Puglia are not limited to the places mentioned above. Puglia is a very rich and diverse region for all-round people. There you can see the historical and cultural sights of different eras, relax on the beautiful untouched mass tourism beaches, join the spirituality of early Christianity and just live surrounded by wildlife away from the hustle and bustle of modern cities.

Popular places in Puglia on the map

The most difficult thing in this variety is to make your own choice. After visiting these unforgettable places, pleasant impressions will stir the soul for a long time. Many tourists have a desire to go back to this wonderful piece of paradise.

During a January trip to the Italian region of Puglia, we discovered many interesting places that we had not even heard of before. In this article, I will tell you about the cities of Puglia that we managed to visit during the trip.

Puglia is not only the capital city of Bari. These are also medieval towns on the tops of the mountains, olive groves, the cozy coast of the Adriatic Sea, dotted with small towns and snow-white trulli, wine cellars and majestic palazzos. The cities of the Apulia region are located on different seas. Here you are walking around the city of Gallipoli on the Ionian Sea, drive only 50 km to the east and find yourself in the town of Otranto on the Adriatic Sea. I will move on to a description of what I remember about the individual towns of Puglia that we managed to visit.

Polignano a Mare

In fact, the entire city of Polignano a Mare stands on a rock, under which there are dozens of grottoes. Polignano a Mare is home to the most romantic restaurant and hotel in Europe, Grotta Palazzese. The restaurant is made right in a limestone cave and offers incredible views of the nearby grottoes and the Adriatic. The restaurant is closed during winter. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines. This place is not cheap: the average check in it exceeds 100 Euros per person. In the evening, candles are lit in the restaurant, which creates an incredibly romantic and unique atmosphere.

In the city of Polignano a Mare, among the limestone cliffs, there is a cozy little beach - a favorite vacation spot local residents. The beach is pebbly, so don't forget to bring swimming slippers with you.

Otranto

Most eastern city Italy is famous for its soft white sand beaches and turquoise waters. It seems that you are somewhere in the Caribbean, and not in the south of Italy. The beach is included in the top of the best Italian beaches and is good not only for swimming and sunbathing, but also for snorkeling.

Monopoli (Monopoli)

In Monopoli, you should definitely visit the port with many fishing boats and see how the fishermen get their catch from them - fish, mussels, shells. Near the port are the ancient fortifications of Charles V Castle dating back to the 16th century.

Trani

Trani is one of the most picturesque towns in Puglia, reminiscent of the northern cities of Italy, unlike other cities in Puglia. The main attraction of Trani is a local Cathedral and a powerful, well-preserved castle of the 13th century, as well as a long promenade along the Adriatic Sea. There are many restaurants in the port area where you can eat pizza or seafood.

Barletta

Barletta is a port, non-tourist city. Barletta is famous for its Colossus, a bronze statue of the Roman Emperor Theodosius II. The height of the statue is 4 meters, which makes it the largest statue that has survived from the time of the late Roman Empire. In Barletta, as in other cities of Puglia, there are cathedrals, churches, a powerful fortress. The city is industrial, cement and concrete are produced here. We did not particularly like the beach: it was located next to cement plant and generally not equipped for recreation. Along the perimeter of Barletta beach there are summer houses and cabanas. In Barletta, we appreciated the delicious cakes at the Gelateria Bonelli coffee shop and gelateria.

Lecce

More than 40 churches are located in Lecce, the ruins of a powerful amphitheater have been preserved in the city center. Due to the city's Baroque architecture, Lecce is often referred to as the "Florence of the South of Italy". Most interesting place in the city - central square Piazza del Duomo with the cathedral, in the vicinity of which you can find decent restaurants and gelaterias. Be prepared for the fact that not everyone in Lecce understands English language. Despite the fact that Lecce is one of the largest cities southern Italy, its entire historical center is easy to walk, in time it will take 1-1.5 hours. The top sights of Lecce are the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Cathedral of Lecce, Piazza Sant'Oronzo.

Gallipoli

Gallipoli is a very interesting place to walk around the old town and along the sea. The city is surrounded on all sides by the sea, and only a bridge connects it to the mainland. Gallipoli is surrounded by strong fortified walls and has many churches. Local residents are engaged in fishing and work in the tourism industry. Here they catch tuna, sea bass, brown perch, sea pike and immediately cook them in seaside restaurants.

Matera

The majestic white city is located in the neighboring province of Puglia, Basilicata. The old town - Sassi di Matera - is notable for the fact that it is spread out on a hill, the houses on which seem to be stuck to each other. Matera is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is believed that these places were the first human settlements in Italy. Matera is the center Christian churches. Unique views of the city appeared in the films "The Passion of the Christ", "The Gospel of Matthew", "King David".

Ostuni

White city on a hill, the number of inhabitants in which triples in the summer. Ostuni produces high quality olive oil and wine. For its white walls and architecture, Ostuni is nicknamed the white city. The largest building in Ostuni is the cathedral. Ostuni is a favorite place of residence of the British in Italy, who move here for retirement. IN good weather when approaching Ostuni by car, you can take beautiful photos: in contrast with the blue sky, the white houses of the city look amazing.

Locorotondo (Locorotondo)

Locorotondo is a small white city of just 14,000 people, famous for its wines and the circular location of the historic core of the city. Locorotondo is one of the most picturesque villages in Italy. Locorotondo is one of the most famous wine regions of Puglia. It produces light white wine Locorotondo DOC. Locorotondo is also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the only city in the name of which as many as five letters "O" are used.

Alberobello (Alberobello)

Fairy-tale town with traditional dwellings - trulli. People come here for unforgettable photos with views of snow-white limestone houses with dark roofs. There are more than 1500 trulla houses in the village. Perhaps it was the trulli that glorified the region of Puglia to the whole world. In the summer it is not overcrowded with tourists, so come here in autumn or winter. In addition to this village, trulli are found in other cities.

If someone tells you that (Puglia) is comparable in beauty to Tuscany, and the city Lecce(Lecce) this is southern Florence: kill whoever says this, and fry his liver with thyme and rosemary and eat it, because it is a lie, f... zh and provocation.

Terre di Puglia, Puglia is a part of Italy, which is located in the southeast of the Apennine Peninsula, popularly called the “Italian boot” and there is a necessary part of it - a heel with a spur.
According to Wikipedia, this region of Italy ranks first in winemaking and olive oil production.

I willingly believe it: vineyards and olive plantations in the region are constantly "an eyesore".
But nevertheless, on the roads of Puglia you will not find tasty and desirable signs Vino Testing, Oil Vende.
These places are hidden from prying eyes, the eyes of tourists, and therefore you have to be content with visiting wineries in villages and small towns.

The landscapes here are sad and dull: a plain planted with cultivated plantings of trees or shrubs.
The plain is plowed and planted with wheat.
The plain is cut by low fences made of stacked stones, as well as some ruins of the same cobblestones.

Small towns and villages here are dull and sad: identical boxes with flat roofs made of foam concrete and plastered in pastel colors.
The streets are rectangular and in general all this strongly resembles some kind of Kolpino or Kapotnya with typical houses cut down to the second floor.

People here speak Italian, but understand little jokes and make contact.
Proximity with Albania, it seems to me, influenced this part of Italy, that I suspect a potential Albanian in every inhabitant of Puglia I meet.

The food here is not interesting at all. Moreover, I want to say that in this area of ​​Italy, the Italians became Albanians and forgot how to cook.
Local gastronomic specialties are based on breads: these are bagels and pasta with huge holes in which you can put ... fingers, as well as pasta reminiscent of our “ears”.

Apparently, all the fish were caught, since in restaurants local fish costs from 70 euros per kilo, octopuses are cooked here in such a way that it is better to immediately throw them into a lady's purse hanging behind a nearby chair. Mashed peas plus stewed greens reminiscent of roadside weeds are all gastronomic specialties of Puglia.

Which of the seafood is represented more or less: shellfish mussels, the fishing of which is established and there is even a small flotilla of ships that deliver fresh food to restaurants.

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Wine Primitivo (primitivo) is the most famous and I can say that I like it.
At least I like something in Puglia. Any red. Take and drink - you can't go wrong: in terms of richness and softness, it reminds me of a recent experience in Georgia with Kinzmarauli.
The color is dark ruby, easy to drink and goes well with cheeses and soft cottage cheese, which is also produced here.
White Chardonnay is more noble than classic Chardonnay, which I'm just afraid to drink because of the floral and fruity flavor (for example, in Australia, Chardonnay can only be used to make moonshine).

An interesting presentation of wine in Puglia: here, at the request for a liter of “casa wine”, they put a bottle on the table.
Well, I didn’t find home-made wine here in jugs, but we already have a formed dose for dinner - 1 liter.
You have to take 2 bottles and take the rest with you.

What else to add about Puglia?

Probably worth writing about the beaches in this region, as the local coastline is the longest of all the regions of Italy.
As you yourself probably know: quantity (in this case, length) does not always translate into quality.
I can say that what I have seen sandy beaches they are something rubbish, which, of course, will be removed with a rake by the season and put a price tag for a sunbed and an umbrella per day.
In the first two days there was bad weather in this region: it rained and stormed, and therefore I could not and will not be able to give a correct review of the beaches and the sea, but you can see what I saw in the photo below

The water is ice cold. At night, +12 during the day, the wind is - in general, in May it is quiet and deserted here - beach hotels are closed, and who would ever think of settling in beach hotel Puglia at the end of May (although I swam on the Amalfi coast of Italy for the May holidays)

But if you are still going to come to these parts to relax on the sea, then I advise ...
I won't recommend anything.

A bit about cities?
Not much at all, since I avoid the city - they make me sad and I can only use them as a place for shopping ( about shopping in Bari I wrote in a separate article: ) or an emergency sleepover when all the restaurants in the countryside are closed.

IN historical center Bari it's nice to take a walk late in the evening - when the buses have already taken away the Korean tourists, and the Albanians have gone to work in their parts of this port city. Narrow streets, which are pleasant to wander around and even, I’m not afraid of this word, to inhale the smell of fragrance for clothes that are dried according to an old Albanian tradition – under a film from dust, but rather from rain.

trulli(trulli) in Alberobello- these are traditional dwellings that were built not by trolls, but by completely law-abiding Italians.
These dwellings have a distinct and recognizable conical roof as well as walls made of uneven cobblestones.
The walls are thick, whitewashed on the outside - so in summer these dwellings are cool. But in the cold season, you need good heating to warm up such a pencil.

Why am I so sure about this?
Yes, because yesterday they lived in such a house. I can recommend the hotel - a very good owner, who, without my asking, added me to his friends on FB as soon as he saw my passport.

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Italy is a beautiful and attractive country for tourists, it has a large territory and many regions that stretch along the entire state. One of the most attractive in terms of various attractions and peaceful beach holiday is a region of the Puglia region, or as it is often called Puglia, Italy.

General information about the region

Apulia, in English transcription spelled Puglia, Italy is the easternmost region in the country, located in the so-called heel of the Apennine Peninsula. Here is the southernmost point of the country - Capo d'Otranto, which is located on the Salentina Peninsula, which is the heel. Apulia, Italy is washed by two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian, which is very attractive for tourists. The region brings good income to the country's treasury, mainly from the tourism industry and coastal ports. The population of the region is more than 4 million people, the area is 19 thousand square kilometers. The region has such big cities like Bari, Lecce, Taranto, Foggia and Avetrana.

Apulia, Italy

The history of Puglia dates back to the 9th century BC, when the territory was inhabited by the ancient tribes of Messala and Apula, who moved here from north coast Adriatic Sea and founded the first settlements here. After the arrival of the ancient Romans, the region became one of the main producers of bread, due to favorable climatic conditions. Most of the cities and ports were founded by the ancient Greeks. In the war between Rome and Carthage, the region went over to the side of Hannibal, who defeated the Roman troops here.

Landscape of the coast of the resort of Puglia, Italy

Weather and climate

The climate of Puglia is subtropical with high humidity along the coasts. It is one of the warmest areas in Italy, with hot summers with little rainfall and relatively warm winters. Snow is quite rare in this area; in autumn and winter, the rate of precipitation in the form of rain increases. Fog is possible due to high humidity in the continental part of the region.

Important! average temperature varies slightly in different parts of Puglia, the weather in a particular city should be checked separately before the trip.

Average temperature and rainfall by months:

• January - 9.1 °C, 95 mm - precipitation;
• February - 9.5°C, 89.8 mm;
• March - 11.5°C, 98.9 mm;
• April - 14.5°C, 91.2 mm;
• May - 17.8°C, 76.4mm;
• June - 23.8°C, 48.3 mm;
• July - 26.2°C, 24.4 mm;
• August - 26.6°C, 58.9 mm;
• September - 20.5°C, 75.6 mm;
• October - 17.5°C, 110.3 mm;
• November - 12.6°C, 142.3 mm;
• December - 10.1°C, 125.6 mm.

Note! Puglia in Italy, whose beaches are known all over the world, it is recommended to visit the region from the beginning of May to the end of September, this is the best period to purchase a tour.

Infrastructure

Puglia has a fairly well-developed infrastructure, which is represented by many modes of transport and good roads for driving. The tourist infrastructure is represented by excellent hotels in cities and on the coast, many attractions that are easy to reach and entertainment.

Bari International Airport

Major airports are located close to cities such as Bari and Brindisi. Among the main modes of transport in the region are the following:

• Bus. You can easily travel between all cities in the region by bus transport. From all airports there are buses to the centers of the nearest settlements and provinces. With the help of bus transport, you can easily move to other regions of the country, for example, buses run from the Bari bus station to Rome and Naples;
• Train. The cities of Bari and Lecce are home to large railway stations from which trains depart throughout the country. ply high speed trains to Rome, from which all northern Italy is open with a transfer and neighboring countries;
• Car rent. This is the most convenient way to travel around the region, it allows you to easily go around all the main sights and cities, stop anywhere and take a huge number of photos as a reminder of your vacation. You can rent a car at one of the rental offices in settlements or airports;
• For movement around the cities of Puglia, taxis and buses are suitable. Ferries depart daily from Bari to neighboring countries and other Italian cities such as Dubrovnik, Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Patras in Greece, Durres in Albania and Bar in Montenegro.

Sights and excursions in the region

Most of the attractions are located near cities such as Taranto and Bari. Taranto in Italy, whose sights are located mainly in the center, is one of the most visited among tourists and travelers. Many prefer to come here for a long time, rent a house or apartment and enjoy the accommodation and climate. Attractions and their description:

• Fortress in Taranto. The fortification is an Aragonese fortress, which is located at the gate that leads to Old city. This white stone building dates back to the 10th century and is a symbol of Taranto. Built by the Byzantines to protect against attacks by the Saracens. Now it is a museum with many rooms and exhibits, admission is free. This is one of the most visited places in the village;

Taranto, Italy, fortress in the center

• Dungeon of Beaumont-Bonelli-Bellachico. The city has many dungeons and catacombs, which were dug in ancient times. One of the most famous is this. It has three levels and an area of ​​more than 700 square meters. The depth reaches at times 14 meters below street level. The building was built by the Byzantines. This is a very interesting attraction and one of the highlights of the village;
• Bari, Basilica of Saint Nicholas. It is the place where the relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker are located. At one time they were secretly transported from the city of Lycia, this happened in the 10th century. At the place where the relics were stored, the construction of this temple was then begun, which is now one of the symbols of Bari, and one of the most visited sites among tourists and local residents. Pilgrims come here from all over the country and the world. The front of the building is guarded by a mystical bird called the Sphinx and decorated with carvings that are a real work of art. During construction, white stone was used, which emphasizes the shape, made in the form of a rectangle. When in Bari, you should definitely visit this attraction.

Leisure and entertainment in the region

Most tourists and travelers visit Puglia for a beach holiday combined with sightseeing. The beaches of the region are known far beyond Italy, have White sand and beautiful, clear sea. Most of them are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable pastime, they are suitable for relaxing with a child. Fans of shopping and nightlife. Here are the main shopping centers, shops, clubs, bars and restaurants.

Location on the map

Puglia on the map of Italy is located in the southeast and is washed by two seas. This is the heel zone of the country, it is also the easternmost region in the state.

Puglia on the map of Italy

Among interesting facts about Puglia, the following should be highlighted:

• In the province of Lecce, as a result of excavations, some of the oldest objects of Uluzzo culture were found, which date back to between 43 and 45 thousand years ago;
• Puglia ranks first in the country in terms of winemaking and the cultivation and production of olive products;

Puglia is one of the most attractive regions for a beach holiday in the country. It also occupies a leading position in agriculture.