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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 pretty region of Apulia is located in the south of the country...it’s often referred to as the ‘high heel’ on the boot of Italy! It’s bordered by Molise, Campania and Basilicata and is made up of six provinces called Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce and Taranto.

Why not treat yourself to one of many cosy luxury villas in Apulia to add some extra glamour to your vacation?

This is a wonderfully warm region that produces the very best in fine wines, delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. The capital of Apulia is Bari which is packed with lots of attractions for tourists to visit!

The city of Ostuni is located in the Brindisi Province within the region of Apulia and just 8 kilometres from the Adriatic coast.The economy is primarily supported by the tourism industry and agriculture with grapes and olives being the main cash crops.

However, the city’s allure is found in its historical architecture, pristine sandy beaches of the Adriatic coastline, and the surrounding landscape. Historically, the region surrounding the city was originally settled during the Stone Age.

When the tourist season is at its peak, the population swells threefold to nearly 100,000 making it one of the more popular holiday and vacation destinations of the Apulia region.One of the primary attractions is Old Town, the citadel which is situated on a hilltop overlooking the city and still fortified and surrounded by its original protective walls dating back to ancient times.

This small town is located in Apulia, Italy, with only about 11,000 residents.The Trulli huts are reminiscent of something out of a fairytale, with their whimsical conical structure. They date back to the 14th century.

A Trullo is a building with a conical roof, which is constructed without mortar. Although you can see Trulli in other parts of Italy, Alberobello is unique because it is the only place where you can see 1,500 of them in one urban setting. These are used for a variety of purposes today, including restaurants, accommodation, and storefronts.

The Trulli are also used as housing for the residents of Alberobello. Although the town itself is a tourist attraction, because it's less accessible from other frequently visited areas of Apulia and Tuscany it avoids being overrun by tourists. You can get to Alberobello easily by train or car from neighboring areas of Italy, and then walk 15 minutes to reach the special Trulli zone.

A trullo (or plural, trulli) is a traditional dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the southern Italian region of Apulia. The Trulli were generally constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses or as permanent dwellings by small proprietors or agricultural labourers. Their golden age was the 19th century. In case you wish to buy and restore a trullo please be aware that the restoration needs to conform with many regulations as trulli are protected under the UNESCO world heritage law!