Polignano a Mare



Polignano a Mare is a beautiful small town in Puglia,

famous for its cliffs dropping sheer into the crystal-clear sea

and for its historic centre

characterised by narrow streets and whitewashed houses

that seem to plunge straight into the sea.

Polignano a Mare



Some of the must-see attractions when visiting Polignano a Mare:


Historic centre, Lama Monachile cliff, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Largo Ardito, Pino Pascali Museum.

Alberobello



Alberobello is a famous town in Puglia

known for its characteristic trulli,

and it is a very popular tourist destination.

Alberobello



Here are some things to do and see during a visit to Alberobello:

Trulli of Alberobello: these famous white cones are the most iconic buildings of the town.


Rione Monti: this district of Alberobello has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and features a maze of narrow streets and trulli.


Church of Sant'Antonio, Museo del Territorio.

Shopping: Alberobello offers a wide variety of shops, from souvenirs to local gourmet products.

Matera



Matera is a city located in the Basilicata region,

in southern Italy, famous for its ancient "Sassi" cave dwellings,

which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Matera



Here are some places to visit.


Sassi of Matera: they are one of the city's main attractions,

made up of ancient houses carved into the rock.


Matera Cathedral, Church of San Pietro Caveoso,

Tramontano Castle, Murgia Materana Park,

Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario,

Domenico Ridola National Archaeological Museum.

Monopoli



Monopoli, known as the town of a hundred contrade evoking the names of vanished farmsteads, preserves the early-medieval layout of its fortified historic centre.

Monopoli



Monopoli is a lovely Apulian town on the Adriatic coast, famous for its beaches, tourist harbour, historic-centre alleyways and local cuisine.

Giovinazzo



Giovinazzo is a beautiful town on the Adriatic coast,

in the Puglia region, famous for its medieval and baroque architecture

and its scenic position over the sea.

Giovinazzo



Some places to visit in Giovinazzo:

The historic centre: the heart of the old town

consists of a series of narrow, picturesque streets and small squares,

lined with historic buildings in white stone.


The Norman-Swabian Castle, the harbour, the Clock Tower.

Castel del Monte



Castel del Monte is one of the symbols of Puglia

and a UNESCO World Heritage site of the region.

Its extraordinary beauty and mysterious architecture

have fascinated visitors from all over the world.

Castel del Monte



The castle was built between 1240 and 1250 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, who used it as a summer residence. Frederick II was an enlightened ruler who loved the arts, culture and science, and Castel del Monte stands as testimony to that.

Its architecture is unique in the world and combines elements of different styles — Byzantine, Norman and Arab. It is said that the emperor chose the octagonal form for the castle because it symbolised perfection.