Archive for 'Apulia'

  

Friday, November 6, 2015
View over Alberobello
One of the aspects of Italian cultural heritage which is most appreciated and celebrated is her architecture, which is varied and reflects the lengthy history and different periods of building in Italy. The small town of Alberobello in Puglia is particularly famous for its architecture, featuring limestone houses, called “trulli” with distinctive pyramidal, cone-shaped or domed roofs made of corbelled slabs of stone.

These unique buildings are seen as so important and intrinsic to the history and cultural heritage of the town that they have been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Friday, October 2, 2015
Pizza Di Patate Pugliese
Potato and pizza sounds like a crazy combination, right? Yet, it is a classic recipe from Apulia, in the south of Italy. As it can be shaped and topped and refrigerated up to 12 hours before baking, it is also really handy to prepare for a tasty dinner or lunch when you know that you're going to be busy later. Just allow it to return to room temperature and you can pop it in the oven – it's really that simple. In fact, the whole recipe is fairly simple and easy to follow. Try it for yourself and then get a taste of the real thing on a sunny day during a holiday to Apulia. Find a luxury villa in Apulia and taste the delicious dishes the state has to offer while living it up in the lap of luxury.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Food and Wine, Recipes, Southern Italy

  

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Sunset at Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare is a town and comune on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, Apulia, perched atop a 20m limestone cliff, overlooking the azure of the Adriatic. The settlement of the area traces back to the 4th century BC when the city of Neapolis was founded by Greek settlers. During the Roman era, it grew in size and prosperity and now is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy. However, if you're looking for a holiday that offers stunning surroundings, a calm pace of life and wonderful beaches but also has an element of excitement going on as well, Polignano a Mare is just the town for you!     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Events, September, Southern Italy

  

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Gargano Coastline
Gargano is a sub-region of the province of Foggia in Apulia in Italy. It is probably most well-known for its National Park and natural beauty. Like most of the south of Italy, it is comprised of rocky cliffs and azure seas but is especially lush due to the fact that the peninsula is partially covered by forestry.

This is made up of the remains of an ancient forest of beeches and oaks (the “Foresta Umbra” that was once part of the forestry which covered most of central Europe) as well as the Apennine deciduous montane forest.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Beaches, Parks & Gardens, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Main Stage, Notte Della Taranta, 2013
La Notte della Taranta is an annual music festival held in Salento, Apulia (or Puglia) and is the largest music festival in Italy. Established in 1998, it has grown and grown into the event it is today which has a fantastic international reputation and draws huge crowds each year.

Events take place in a variety of locations in the municipalities of the province of Lecce from the 5th of August culminating in a giant closing concert in Melpignano on August 22nd .     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, August, Events, Legends, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions