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Situated on a large natural harbour on the coast of Apulia is the pretty city of Brindisi! Known as the ‘Gateway to the East’, this city has been a very important trading port between Italy,Greece and Eastern countries over the centuries because of its prime location jutting out on the Adriatic Sea.

Roman troops used it constantly during the reign and expansion of the Roman Empire and trade merchants from Venice used it as an import and export station for exotic goods.

Tourists will love the smooth sandy beaches and glittering blue waters that frame the coast around the area so perhaps staying in a peaceful holiday villa in Brindisi would be the perfect place to relax in for a few days. From here, there are many interesting places to see and visit in and around the city itself.

The decorative city of Lecce in the region of Apulia has been nicknamed ‘Florence of the South’ for its abundant array of ornate buildings and glorious monuments. A soft rock from Lecce, a type of limestone, was used in alot of the construction of this city as it’s strong and resilient yet easy to carve. Lecce is located on the Salento Peninsula on the ‘heel of Italy’s boot’.

Tourists have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Apulia to pick from, many close to an efficient transport system that can easily bring you to the wonderful city of Lecce!

Lecce city is a haven of Baroque style architecture and intricate building facades and interiors. It’s very easy for tourists to walk around and explore, the streets are filled with lots of lovely little places to eat as well as shops and stalls selling crafts and souvenirs.

Why not spend a few exciting days in the coastal city of Bari in the region of Apulia on your next vacation to Italy? It is a lively spot, considered to be one of the most important economic cities in southern Italy after Naples.

The city is divided into two main quarters, the old town; called Bari vecchia is situated on the peninsula jutting out to sea with harbours on both sides. The Murat quarter is the grid system modern section of the city. Those wishing to stay in the area around Bari have a wide choice of stunning choice of luxury villas in Apulia to choose from, many within easy reach of Bari city.

The picturesque coastal city of Taranto lies in the region of Apulia; a lovely place with lots of things for tourists to do and see! Nicknamed the ‘City of Two Seas’, some of the city is built on a spit of land that grew around a large natural harbour.

A famous swing bridge was built to connect this section of the city with the other side and so essentially ‘split’ the water into ‘two seas’, Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo.

Tourists have a wide choice of beautiful holiday villas in Apulia to choose from, all within easy reach of Taranto city.

The gorgeous city of Ferrara in the region of Emilia Romagna in northern Italy is a wonderful destination to base your Italian holiday! Its beauty and rich cultural heritage has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site award, which means it’s an ideal tourist location to visit.

Visitors wishing to tour around the area have a lovely selection of villas in Emilia Romagna to choose from, all within a reasonable distance from Ferrara.

The city is surrounded by over nine kilometres of ancient Renaissance walls! Like the walled city of Lucca, these monuments of history are among the best preserved Renaissance walls in Italy. Why not spend a few hours walking around the perimeter and admiring this great feat in decorative and protective architecture? Anywhere along the wall could be the perfect place to set up a picnic lunch to savour as you watch the world go by.