Things to do in Apulia Italy – what to see, best cities, attractions and activities.

Andria - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte is the most famous and mysterious among the castles built by Frederick II of Swabia, declared a World Heritage Site and Unesco Good. This is only 18 km from Andria and is visited by millions of tourists around the world.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Trani

The Cathedral of Trani named after San Nicola Pellegrino is a structure in Apulian Romanesque style. It was built with the characteristic white-pink stone of the tuff quarries typical of the city. An interesting detail lies in the pointed arch that supports the bell tower, thanks to the fact that this element is not found in any other Apulian church.

Taranto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Aragonese

Also called Castel Sant'Angelo, built on the foundation of a Norman-Swabian-Anjou defensive structure in the late XV century. Inside the castle you can still see the little cell where prisoners were tortured.

Gallipoli - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Sant'Agata

Dating back to the 17th century, it is a Baroque church named after Sant'Agata. It is located in the center of the island.

Lecce - Streets and Squares

Piazza del Duomo

It is a rare example of "enclosed square" where the baroque style is dominant and in which time ago the doors in the evening, of which are still visible impressive hubs, were shut.

Foggia - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Foggia

A beautiful church of '200 which was rebuilt in '800 in baroque style. Inside there is the Chapel of the Vetere Icon, or Madonna of the Seven Veils, a Byzantine image whose discovery, they say, was the source of the building of the the city.

Brindisi - Churches and places of worship

La Cattedrale

The Cathedral of Brindisi in Puglia, is a Romanesque building built around centuries XI and XII. Keeps inside some of its key original features.Worth visiting!

Castellana Grotte - Monuments

Grotte di Castellana

Considering the most important speleological complex in Italy and Europe, they extend for about 3 kilometers between natural tunnels, colossal stalagmites and stalactites, caverns and limestone rocks.

Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Svevo

The Swabian Castle of Trani was erected in 1233, during the reign of Frederick II of Swabia. In 1832, the structure was transformed into prison, remaining so until 1974. Only in 1976, it was placed under the control of the Superintendence of Environmental and Artistic Heritage of Puglia. Later, it underwent several restoration work and in 1998 it was opened to the public.

Taranto - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

The Archaeological Museum of Taranto is the most important archaeological museum, founded in 1887. The building is on two floors: on the first we find the Greek — Roman section; on the second we can admire the prehistoric section dating back to the Paleolithic and the Bronze Age.

Gallipoli - Fountains

Fontana greco romana

The Roman Greek Fountain dates back to the 3rd century BC although many historians believe it was built in the Renaissance age. It is located near the Gallipoli Bridge that connects the old city with the new village. The main façade is five meters high and has four caryatids supporting the lintel. In the bas-reliefs carved with local stone are represented the metamorphoses of three Greek mythological figures: Biblide, Salmace and Dirce. The other façade was used as the support of the main one depicting the carved coat of arms of Gallipoli.

Lecce - Churches and places of worship

Duomo

It was first built in 1144 and was renovated between the years 1659-70 by Giuseppe Zimbalo to whom we owe the adjacent bell tower, 70 meters high and divided into 5 floors with very slender windows.

Foggia - Parks and nature reserves

Parco Nazionale del Gargano

The Gargano National Park is a protected natural area established in 1991 and located in the Apulia region, in the extreme north-eastern part, often called "Spur of Italy." The territory covers an area of ??118,144 ha and is located entirely in the Province of Foggia. Part of the park includes the four islands. Here you can observe unique habitat: from the dense and extensive forests to the Mediterranean, from the great karst plateaus to the steep cliffs on the sea. There is also a wide biodiversity of fauna.

Brindisi - Museums

Museo Archeologico Provinciale - Mapri

The Museum, established in 1884, is named after Fabrizio Ribezzo, scholar of Messapian civilization, and is an important place for local archaeology. The objects on display belong from prehistory to the Roman period. The Archaeological Museum is divided into 6 sections. The public can admire bronze artifacts, anchors, ceramics with red and black figures etc. the museum has been enriched thanks to the excavations conducted systematically in the territory.

Taranto - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di San Cataldo

The cathedral of San Cataldo commonly known as the cathedral of San Cataldo is the oldest Apulian cathedral and is located in the historic center of Taranto. Dedicated to San Cataldo, an Irish bishop who died in Taranto, it was built in the second half of the tenth century on the remains of a medieval religious building and houses the tomb of the saint and other famous people of the city.

Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Orologio

An important monument of the historic center of Gallipolino is the Clock Tower. Built around the early 1700s the clock was subsequently incorporated. The structure consists of a small sailing bell tower where two bronze bells were originally placed, all surmounted by two coats of arms, the Bourbon one and that of the city of Gallipoli.

Lecce - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Carlo V

The castle of Lecce was founded in 1537 at the behest of King Charles V. The structure of the fortress was erected with military architecture techniques. It has two doors: “Royal Gate” which still allows access, and the 'False or Rescue Door' on the back side. It was founded, not only for defense but also cultural purposes, with a beautiful theater.

Foggia - Museums

Musei Civici e Pinacoteca

Going up the grand staircase of Palazzo Arpi you enter the museums. The museums are archaeological, scientific, historical, of folk traditions and a picture gallery with works of Pugliese artists from '800 and '900 .

Brindisi - Parks and nature reserves

Riserva Naturale Marina di Torre Guaceto

The Torre Guaceto Marine Nature Reserve is a protected marine area of Puglia, entrusted to the port authority of Brindisi, located on the Adriatic coast of Upper Salento. The Guaceto Tower in 1981 was declared a wetland of international interest and in 1987 the plan was realized for the establishment of a marine reserve on behalf of the Ministry of Merchant Navy. In the Ministerial Decree of 4 February 2000, the State Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto was established.

Barletta - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico Canne della Battaglia

Canne della Battaglia is an impressive archaeological site near Barletta. It was the background of the battle between Romans and Carthaginians during the Second Punic War that took place in 216 BC. Even today you can admire the majestic city walls and the Antiquarium, or the museum that preserves all the materials found from the excavations. Passing past an ancient door you reach the Citadel, an area that preserves all the remains of Roman and Medieval times.

Gallipoli - Beaches

Spiaggia della Purità

Lecce - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Governo

The Government Palace or Palazzo dei Celestini, for three centuries the seat of the convent of the Celestine Fathers, is a Baroque monument of Lecce. The Palace is a single complex with the Basilica of Santa Croce. In 1549, following the will of Charles V to expand the walls and build a new fortress, the convent previously existing on the site was knocked down.

Brindisi - Monuments

Colonne Terminali Della Via Appia

The terminal Roman columns of the Via Appia Antica date back to the 3rd century AD, judging by the capital. These columns are testimony to Roman art. The columns are located close to some squares and are easily visible. At the beginning, there were two Roman Columns. Today there is only one left, located near the Port of Brindisi. The columns were built in marble and had a height of 18.74 meters. An inscription is readable on the column pedestal. Many assumptions about the placement of the columns, but the most reliable is linked to the celebratory purpose. The construction of the two twin columns is thought to date back to the period II — III centuries. The remaining Column is the emblem of the city.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Anfiteatro Romano

The Roman Amphitheater dates back to the first century AD. Based on evidence found, it is assumed that in the past it was a majestic structure of over 10,000 square meters, with a regular plan. Unfortunately, today only a few ruins remain of the original plant.

Gallipoli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Angioino

Already built on pre-existing Roman fortifications from the eleventh century, it was rebuilt in the thirteenth century in the Byzantine era. It was remodeled several times by the conquistadors who followed one another over the centuries.

Lecce - Churches and places of worship

Basilica di Santa Croce

The interior is a Latin cross with three naves, the central one it is surmounted by a coffered ceiling in gilded walnut, the two sides are covered with vaulted ceilings and open towards seven chapels, each equipped with altars.

Brindisi - Ports

Porto

The port of Brindisi is a tourist, commercial and industrial port among the most important of the Adriatic Sea. It connects Italy with the Balkan Peninsula and Turkey, and merchant traffic concerns coal, fuel oil, natural gas, chemicals.

Grottaglie - Museums

Museo della Ceramica

The Municipality of Grottaglie in the province of Taranto is one of the 46 members of the Italian Association of Ceramic Cities. The Museum was born on 22 December 1999 and is located in the Episcope Castle, in the historic center surrounded by historic buildings. It represents one of the most important Apulian museums dedicated to ceramics and currently houses 5 sections: archeology, majolica, traditional ceramics, traditional ceramics and nativity scenes.

Barletta - Monuments

Colosso di Barletta

The Colossus of Barletta, better known as Heraclius, is a gigantic bronze statue, 4.50 m high, dating back to the 5th century. Located in front of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre of Barletta, the work, of Byzantine workmanship, probably depicts Emperor Theodosius.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Mausoleo di Boemondo d'Altavilla (XII sec)

The Bohemondo Mausoleum D'Altavilla was built in the twelfth century and was dedicated to the famous hero, Marco Boemondo d'Altavilla. The structure was incorporated into the walls of the Cathedral in the area, and looks like a temple. The plant is complex, and has well-kept architectural elements: the small dome, the arches, the tombstone attributed to Boemondo, and many other decorative details typical of the time.

Bisceglie - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Bisceglie

According to tradition, the most eminent Biscegliese monument was founded in 1073, as evidenced by a stucco block, late and yet reliable.

Bisceglie - Archaeological Sites

Dolmen la Chianca

Among the most important in Europe for its size and beauty of lines, the Dolmen della Chianca has an excellent state of preservation.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Canosa di Puglia: TENUTA LEONE Cave Culturali

In this area there are two high quality cultural quarries, which in the past have been used as cisterns to preserve rainwater. In these caves it is now possible to visit a museum of rural culture or have meetings.

Barletta - Archaeological Sites

Area archeologica di Canne della Battaglia

The Museum is situated inside the archaeological site of the ancient city of Cannae where Hannibal pasis said to have passed by. It testifies the settlements in the territory from prehistoric to classical to medieval times.

Barletta - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Barletta

Built in Romanesque-Gothic style, it is the main place of worship in the town.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Chiara

Built in the late fourth century, the church was rebuilt several times, but the facade has retained its original beauty. Inside there are works of great value, such as the wooden crucifix of '500 and the main altar of '700.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Rocco

Built during a plague in 1528 by the will of the Venetian governor, as reported by the inscription on the lintel of the main entrance. Inside there are paintings of a certain value, recently restored.

Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Comunale

One of of the most beautiful gardens on the sea in Europe, stretching on a terrace of the ancient walls in the sea. It is covered by oaks, pines and palms and it is adorned with flower beds, fountains and avenues.

Margherita di Savoia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Pietra

Torre Pietra takes its name from the fact that it was located in front of the coastal site of San Nicolao de Petra which little by little went down permanently. It rises on an important stretch of coastline as the seat of the medieval center that over the centuries has moved into Margherita di Savoia. Its function was mainly of sighting and defending the coastal part of the area.

Barletta - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Marina

Porta Marina, built between 1751 and 1753, was one of the 7 entrances of the city, located in the homonymous square. It represents the only remaining heritage of the entire city walls. The building has two facades decorated with an arch dominated by the Bourbon coat of arms.

Spinazzola - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Garagnone

From the research done, it is thought that the Castle of Gragnone is very ancient. It had a two-story structure with rooms used for different functions. From its location, the Castle guarded the entire area. Currently, there are few ruins left covered by vegetation.

Andria - Walls, towers and gates

Porta di Sant' Andrea

The Gate of St. Andrew, also known as “The Arch of Frederick II”, was erected in the eleventh century. It was built by the citizens of Ancona as a symbol to show their loyalty to the famous emperor. This is also evidenced by the epigraph on the façade. The style of the current structure is late Renaissance and was conferred on it by the restoration of the 16th century.

Trani - Museums

Museo delle Carrozze

The Trani Carriage Museum was established in 1956, thanks to the private collection of the family of Dukes Telesio di Toritto, current owners of the collection. The exhibition presents elements typical of the bourgeoisie of the '800. It contains 33 vintage carriages of different types dating from around the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, carefully taken care of by the artisans of the period.

Ginosa - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Matrice

Built in the mid-fifteenth century and dedicated to San Martino da Tours, one of the most famous saints beyond the Alps.

Ginosa - Streets and Squares

Piazza dell' Orologio

It overlooks the Norman Castle and, together, give the center of the city of Ginosa an aspect that is very reminiscent of that of the most classic Hellenic villages, a symptom of the influence that Greece has had in the history of the city.

Castellaneta Marina - Beaches

Spiaggia Castellaneta Marina

Leporano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Saturo

The Saturated Tower is located on a promontory in the province of Taranto. It is a Spanish tower built in the late '500. Thanks to its strategic position on the coast, the Tower was a fortification used as a sight point for dangers coming from the sea.

Taranto - Water spa and wellness

Acquedotto Romano

The Aqueduct was built in 37 BC due to a pact that Marco Antonio and Augustus made at the time. Its function was to bring water from Red Tilles to Piazza Fontana, which is very important for that area. Its dimensions are: 207 arches and, from the explorations made in the underground aqueduct, it turns out that its length is about 18 km, and includes three different municipalities: Statte, Crispiano and Taranto.

Taranto - Monuments

Colonne Doriche Nettuno

The temple of Poseidon or Doric temple of Taranto is among the oldest times of Magna Grecia and is the only place of Greek worship, still visible in the Old Village. Of this ancient temple you can see today only the two columns of Doric order and also a base with 3 drums. According to testimonies, the temple is assumed to date back to the 5th and 8th century.

Taranto - Bridges

Ponte di San Francesco di Paola

The bridge was built in the XIX century and became the link of the city on an island with the new district of the peninsula, which is located on a channel linking the so-called big and small seas.

Ginosa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Ginosa

Porto Cesareo - Natural Areas

Area Marina Protetta

The Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Natural Area is an area of the Puglia region established in 1997 by Decree 12 December 1997 of the Ministry of the Environment. It occupies an area of 16,654 ha and is the third largest extension in Italy. The area is divided into three zones with different protection regime.

Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Omomorto

The Omorto Tower was used for reasons of defence from the ships of the Saracens. It was erected in 1555 by the Count of Alessano, Andrea Gonzaga. The Tower of Omorto took this name because some human bones were found inside it. The tower was abandoned in the 17th century and since then the building has not undergone any restoration.

Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Sabea

Sabea Tower or Old Tower was built between the 16th and 17th centuries with the function of defending the coast from the threats of the Saracen pirates. Located north of Gallipoli, it became a military garrison in 1570 with the task of signaling the arrival of foreign ships.

Gallipoli - Museums

Museo Civico "E. Barba"

The “E. Barba” Civic Museum was founded in 1823 by Carmine Fontò who offered the first public donation of his books. Below also the Dominican and Franciscan convents of the city donated their collections. The Museum was subsequently entrusted to Emanuele Barba who also set up a zoological cabinet there.

Gallipoli - Parks and nature reserves

Parco naturale regionale Isola di S.Andrea e litorale di Punta Pizzo

the Natural Park of Punta Pizzo Island of Sant'Andrea is located in the municipality of Gallipoli and covers an area of 685 Hectares, starting from the island of Sant'Andrea up to the suggestive coast of Punta Pizzo including the magnificent coastal stretch of Punta della Suina.

Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates

Torre San Giovanni la Pedata

Torre San Giovanni la Pedata was built around the 16th century in Lido San Giovanni di Gallipoli. From the beginning he had the function of defending the coastal stretch by the Saracen raids. It is characterized by a truncated pyramidal base ending in a square plan. It is accessed inside by a small door and consists of two floors communicating through a staircase to the wall.

Gallipoli - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia del Pizzo

Vernole - WWF Oasis

Riserva Naturale le Cesine

The Cesine Nature Reserve is a natural oasis managed by WWF Italy and is located near the coastal stretch of Vernole. Its name comes from Segine, which means abandoned area. The Reserve consists of two ponds divided by a cord of sandy dunes called Salapi and Pantano Grande. The oasis is characterized by the presence of the diving duck, called the Moriglione, which occurs in the autumn and winter months in the stagnant and brackish areas of the Reserve.

Ugento - Beaches

Spiaggia Lido sabbioso

Santa Cesarea Terme - Parks and nature reserves

Parco Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

The Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca and Bosco di Tricase Regional Nature Park was established in 2006. On 29 July 2008, the Consortium for the Management of the Park was established. The park covers the territory of the municipalities of Alessano, Andrano, Castrignano del Capo, Castro, Corsano, Diso, Gagliano del Capo, Ortelle, Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Tiggiano and Tricase. This also includes the area where the lighthouse of Punta Palascìa stands, the easternmost point in Italy.

Gallipoli - Beaches

Lido San Giovanni

Porto Cesareo - Parks and nature reserves

Isola dei Conigli o Isola Grande

Very close to the coast of Porto Cesareo, the Rabbit Island is easily accessible by swimming or by small boats. The islet is 400 meters wide and 2.5 km long. The island, which was known as 'Isola Grande, 'was renamed by the local inhabitants 'Isle of Rabbits' because of the ancient habit of raising colonies of rabbits in the wild.

Castrignano del Capo - Lighthouses and observation points

Faro di Santa Maria di Leuca

The lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca is located on Punta Meliso. It was designed by engineer Achille Rossi and was activated in 1866 with a fixed light system. It is about 48 m high from the base and emits three beams of light that are visible at more than 40 km. With a spiral staircase of 254 steps you can climb to the cage of the projection apparatus.

Santa Cesarea Terme - Caves

Grotta Zinzulusa

The Zinzulusa is a coastal natural cave that is located along the Salento coast between Castro and Santa Cesarea Terme. The waters in front are equipped for bathing, and highly appreciated for their cleanliness and clarity.

Nardo' - Parks and nature reserves

Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano

The Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano Regional Nature Park is a regional park in Puglia located in the province of Lecce, established in 2006. In 2007 it was included by the Italian Environment Fund (FAI) in the list of “100 places to save”. The coast is rocky and jagged and characterized by pine forests and Mediterranean scrub. Along the coast are the Torre dell'Alto, the Uluzzo Tower and the Inserraglio Tower.

Torre Lapillo - Beaches

Spiaggia Porto Cesareo

Santa Cesarea Terme - Beaches

Spiaggia le piscine di Santa Cesarea

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia dell'Orte

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Torre del Serpe

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Marina di Otranto

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia dei Turchi

The Bay of the Turks, a few kilometers north of Otranto, is the place where, according to tradition, Turkish warriors landed during the siege of the city of Otranto in the fifteenth century. Sandy and unspoiled, the bay belongs to the precious protected oasis of the Alimini Lakes, one of the most important ecosystems of Salento and Puglia.

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Alimini

Melendugno - Beaches

Spiaggia Conca Specchiulla

San Foca - Beaches

Spiaggia San Foca

Vernole - Beaches

Spiaggia le Cesine

Otranto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Aragonese

The castle has medieval origins, but the current appearance is the result of a series of restorations carried out over the years. It is a large pentagonal plant with a defensive character. Today, it is in an excellent state of preservation. The majesty of the castle inspired the writer Horace Walpole in the creation of the first Gothic novel in the history of literature.

Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Castiglione

The Castiglione Tower was built in 1568 by the master Vicenzo Pugliese. In the 16th century, he was part of the group of defensive towers. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was knocked down so that at the moment there are only a few ruins left.

Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Cesarea

The Casarea Tower is a coastal watchtower built from 1568 by Virgilio Pugliese, designed by the engineer Giovanni Tommaso Scala. The building was built with tuff blocks, has a quadrangular floor plan, and is 16 meters high. Today, the structure is the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza.

Salve - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Pali Diroccato

Torre Pali is one of the numerous coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century by Charles V to defend the Salento territory from the invasions of the Saracen pirates. At the time of construction, the tower was on the mainland, but due to coastal erosion, it is now completely surrounded by sea waters.

Tricase - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Palane

The Palane Tower, 15 meters high, is part of the system of the watchtowers of the Salento peninsula. The structure was built in the 16th century, and has a plan with a pyramidal trunk, built with sandstone blocks.

Ugento - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Mozza Diroccato

The Mozza Tower is located in the town of Salento in the province of Lecce. The building was built in the 16th century on commission of King Charles V. During World War II, the tower was used by soldiers as a machine gun station. Over the years, this was restored.

Vernole - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Acaya

The Acaya Castle was built in around 1535 and represents an excellent military architectural example of the era of Charles V. The wall perimeter shows a rectangular shape, with a structure shaped like trapeze. The only connection system with the ground was the bridge. Inside the building a chapel was found used solely by the Baron, as well as an oven and a mill. In the 18th century the castle was destroyed by the Turks.

Vernole - Castles, palaces and mansions

Borgo Murato di Acaya

The Walled Village of Acaya, located in the town of Vernole in the province of Lecce, is part of the homonymous castle. The construction dates back to medieval times, and was modified around the middle of 1500 by the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, on commission of his father Alfonso d'Acaya. Currently it can be visited by all interested parties and tourists.

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Rinalda

This tower was built in the sixteenth century by the Spanish to defend Salento from the infamous Saracen pirates. The state of conservation is very bad as the top is completely destroyed and you can see only two windows that were used as louvers. The Salento seaside resort also took its name from the tower.

Lecce - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant'Irene dei Teatini

Dedicated to Saint Irene, it has a grand facade and interior, with a Latin cross with a nave, it is modulated in a much more sober way than to outside .

Lecce - Museums

Pinacoteca d'Arte Francescana

The Franciscan Art Gallery is located inside Palazzo Fulgenzio that dates back to the 16th century. It is an art museum that was run by the Franciscan Friars. Currently it houses a large collection of works, a hundred sixteenth-century, seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century paintings. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the art gallery is free of charge for all interested in art.

Lecce - Streets and Squares

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

It is the elegant living room of the city and it is partially occupied by the Roman Amphitheatre of the III century AD, unearthed at the beginning of the twentieth century. In the square stands the column with the statue of Sant Oronzo, protector of

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Chianca

Torre Chianca is an ancient watchtower that was built in 1569. It is majestic and 18 meters high, with sides 15.60 meters long each. This sixteenth-century tower was built by the Spanish to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The Tower is easily accessible by tourists and in an excellent state of preservation.

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Napoli

Porta Napoli is a triumphal arch of Lecce, which marks the entrance to the historic center of the city. It is located in the vicinity of the square Arc de Triomphe

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Rudiae

Built on the ruins of an oldest collapsed door, the Rudiae Gate was rebuilt in 1703 by the noble Lecce Prospero Lubelli. The door consists of a single arch, flanked by two columns on each side resting on a podium and supporting a frieze.

Lecce - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Sedile

The construction dates back to the end of the 16th century on a previous building. It was built as a building for public meetings. The central part of the exterior is formed by an elegant arch above which there is a loggia with three refined arches. The volumetric shape outlined is provided by the four angular pillars. Inside it has shops that are rented by the municipal administration. The palace took on several roles over time as the seat of the City Hall, seat of the National Guard, and at the end of the nineteenth century, seat of the Civic Museum.

Lecce - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Seminario

The construction dates from 1694 to 1709 and was designed by the architect Giuseppe Cino. The exterior of the building is created from a strict order of raised tiles. Between them are two floors of eight windows with drawn frames. Inside there is the chapel that preserves the works of 1696 on canvas. On the first floor, the palace serves as a Diocesan Museum and as the Innocentian Library of the Diocesan Historical Archive.

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Porta San Biagio

Porta San Biagio is one of the three gateway to the ancient nucleus of Lecce, dedicated to San Biagio. It constitutes the southern access to the ancient urban nucleus and is located near Piazza d'Italia.

Lecce - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa del Carmine

The church of Carmine, together with the adjacent convent of the Carmelites, is an architectural complex of Lecce. In 1546, following an earthquake event, the friars settled inside the church of St. Nicholas, which the Carmelites dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel. In that place they built the new monastery and later erected the current church, which began in 1711.

Lecce - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Chiara

The church of Santa Chiara is located in the historic center of Lecce, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. Its first foundation, commissioned by Bishop Thomas Ammirato, dates back to 1429; between 1687 and 1691 it was thoroughly restored.

Vieste - Caves

Grotta dei Pomodori

The red of the Tomato Grotto, on the other hand, is due to the typical molluscs that with their shape similar to tomatoes surround the walls of the cave giving it a cheerful and original appearance. But the Gargano promontory also has numerous marine watchtowers that have been inserted in some locations on the coast not for strictly defensive purposes, but for reporting the danger of invasions of Saracen pirates.

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia del Pizzomunno

Vieste - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Basilica with three naves that carries traces of continuous adaptations made over the centuries, all very far from the original Medieval structure.

Vieste - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Croce

One of the most fascinating and well-preserved churches in the town of Vieste. The church takes its name from the area, in fact it is located in Punta di S. Croce. The latter is built outside the rest of the medieval core.

Vieste - Historic Centres

Punta Santa Croce

The Punta di Santa Croce peninsula is located in Vieste. Over time, around the nineteenth century, it came to life as it consists of neighborhoods, parks, the port, the town hall and the Church.

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala Tamariello

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala Matano

Also known as Cala Duchessa.Wild and picturesque, this cove is surrounded by lush vegetation and limestone rocks. It is a natural bay that overlooks the turquoise and transparent waters, ideal for bathing and swimming thanks to the sandy coastline. It's reachable through a path and by sea by boat.

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala delle Arene

Vieste - Caves

Grotta Sfondata Grande

Two adjoining entrances introduce to a corridor that leads to the end of the cave, we find them a broken cave that houses a beach and a natural pool with very clear waters.

Isole Tremiti - Natural Areas

I Pagliai

Around the island you can find dozens of stones, more or less large, that all together resemble a host of monoliths. These stones are pyramidal in shape and their appearance recalls, in a very particular way, the haystacks that are stacked in the Italian countryside. One of them has a puncture in which it is possible to navigate in it for about twenty meters.

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala Tonda

Apricena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel Pagano

The castle is of nineteenth-century origins, even if it has been the subject of continuous restoration in recent years. Since it is a very ancient monument, it has been the scene of several important moments concerning the history of the area. In addition, the castle has passed into the hands of numerous owners. After the '600 it was used as a place of refuge by local shepherds, being in a state of neglect. Today you can see only the ruins, also available to the public.

Manfredonia - Hermitages

Abbazia Santa Maria di Pulsano

The Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano is a monastic complex built around 591 on an ancient pagan temple dedicated to Calcante. It had remained in a state of neglect until 1129 when it was renovated at the behest of San Giovanni da Matera and the Pulsanese congregation. By the end of the fifteenth century, the Pulsanese Order became extinct and the complex passed under the Benedictine order. The Abbey is surrounded by various hermitages used as a dwelling that was accessed through ropes and stairs.

Cerignola - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale San Pietro Apostolo

In the cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle is the episcopal see of the diocese of Cerignola — Ascoli Satriano. Work on the construction of the building began on 29 June 1873 and ended in 1876, and were led by engineers Alvino and Giuseppe Pisanti. On 23 November 1980 the cathedral was damaged due to an earthquake and remained closed for a while, but after some restorations it was opened again.

Deliceto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Deliceto

The castle of Deliceto dates back to the 11th century and belongs to the Middle Ages. It is located in the municipality of Deliceto, in the province of Foggia, in Puglia. The castle had a triangular shape, but, after its reconstruction, it took the form of an irregular trapezoid. The building has special decorative architectural elements, typical of noble residences and is surrounded by picturesque villages. The castle welcomed noble families, such as Aragon. It is currently open to the public.

Lucera - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Lucera

The Lucera Castle dates back to the 13th century and is of a medieval — Renaissance type. It was built on a hill and includes a very large area, in fact, it is possible to notice it from great distances. It is currently in excellent condition and accessible to tourists.

Manfredonia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Manfredonia

Historical news of the Castle of Manfredonia starts from the 13th century when the city was under the domination of the Angevin. It is assumed that Charles I requested construction on a previous structure consisting of rooms closed by walls with communication doors to the outside. In the Aragonese era, the structure of the Castle was transformed. In fact, a city wall was built that incorporated the previous structure and a pentagonal bastion was built that incorporated one of the circular towers.

Peschici - Walls, towers and gates

Torre M.te Pucci

The Tower of Monte Pucci is located in the Municipality of Peschici. Since it is located in front of the sea from the tower you can enjoy a beautiful view.

Peschici - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Peschici

The construction dates back to the 11th century and is located on a high rock overlooking the sea. It was built by the Normans with the main purpose of defending against enemy attacks, especially pirates. Monks also resided in the Castle. Since it was very old, it has often been modified and refurbished over the centuries. Today we can admire a massive and impressive construction in excellent condition.

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Porticello

The Tower dates back to the 16th century and is located near the beach of Scialmarino. It has a typical structure of the vicereal period: a square shape, an elevated staircase to access the interior and the stone walls. The current appearance is the result of the restoration work over the years, and, as a result, it is in a good state of preservation.

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre San Felice

Torre San Felice dates back to 1540 and is the eighth coastal tower belonging to the territory of the Capitanata. It was first used in 1569, as a protection for the nearby port and to transmit the reports of nearby towers. At present, the entrance has been walled up to avoid phenomena of vandalism.

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Aglio

The Torre dell'Aglio di Vieste was erected in 1568. It is one of the best preserved Saracen towers, which marked access to the Greek Port. It is located high, more than 100 meters above sea level. It is currently part of the tourist center “Pugnochiuso” and can be visited by tourists.

Foggia - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico’Passo di Corvo’

A recent park which shows the remains of a widespread Neolithic village. The discovery of the village was made after the Second World War thanks to a British military.

Manfredonia - Historic Centres

Centro Storico

MANFREDONIA preserves intact that in remote times Manfredi, the king “blond, beautiful and kind looking” gave her. In the streets, in the white alleys of the historic center you can breathe a frank, genuine, typically Apulian air.

Vico del Gargano - Archaeological Sites

Il Trappeto Maratea

Extraordinary site of industrial archaeology, a Gargano oil factory falling under the type “bloody trappets”, operating since the Middle Ages (1300) which tells the scenarios of historic farming Italian and Mediterranean.

Sannicandro Garganico - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Mileto

The tower of Mileto, in the province of Foggia, is a quadrangular building dating back to the Aragonese period built for defensive purposes. It is believed that the tower is one of the oldest on the coast. The fortification is surrounded by a natural landscape characterized by lush Mediterranean vegetation and a cliff rich in biomarine species, as well as freshwater springs.

Mattinata - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia delle Zagare

Mattinata - Beaches

Spiaggia di Vignanotica

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala della Pergola

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia di Pugnochiuso

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Baia dei Campi

Vieste - Historic Centres

Punta San Francesco

We find the Punta di San Francesco in Vieste. The peninsula is craggy, high, strongly rocky and full of narrow streets. We also find historic buildings such as the church of San Francesco and the Cathedral.

Isole Tremiti - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello dei Badiali

It's a fortification of the island, built by Charles of Anjou under the order of the Cistercians to repel enemies attacks. The fort is surrounded by high walls walls. To report a long tunnel that you do not know exactly the outlet, probably another escape route for the friars in case of attack or cache of jewelry and valuables.

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala di porto greco

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia di Vignanotica

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia lunga

Rodi Garganico - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa della Madonna della Libera

So called because inside it is preserved the painting of the Madonna della Libera, donated in 1453 by the Venetians who tried to safeguard as many sacred paintings as possible against the invasions of the Saracens. .

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta del Bue Marino

Among others it is the decidedly more suggestive one because it widens from 6 to 14 meters to end with the formation of a characteristic beach. The minimum depth of the water allows you to glimpse a clean and bright background that enchants the gaze of visitors. The sun, which through a play of light, penetrates into the clear waters, produces a beautiful turquoise color on the walls of the cave that is located at the foot of the Ripa dei Falconi and is exactly the meeting point of some rare types of hawks that go to nest, right among those rocks.

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta delle Rondinelle

It owes its name to the swallows who prepare the nest inside it. It has the characteristic of being supported by two natural pillars and is famous because the sun creates particular reflections of light that make it almost magical.

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta delle Viole

It is called this not only because on its rocks an infinite variety of very fragrant violets grow but also because on its very clear seabed, it is possible to see molluscs and fish that take on a purplish hue thanks to the play of sunlight that enters through the louvers.

Manfredonia - Museums

Raccolta Etnografica del Centro Studi Pugliesi

The Ethnographic Collection of the Pugliesi Study Center of Manfredonia houses a collection of Apulian dialect voices, recorded on tape. Voice recordings tell anecdotes about everyday life. In addition, tools from different trades used at the beginning of the twentieth century are exposed to the public.

Foggia - Museums

Museo del Territorio

The Territory Museum was established in 1998 by the Provincial Administration of Foggia. The Museum presents the history of the Captain population in the first millennium of the Christian era in such a way as to make it easy for the public to visit and the history of the territory. Currently the museum is composed of two sections, the first one that introduced at the time and the other that shows some aspects of the material and artistic production of the Capitanata in the Middle Ages. Today the museum is proposed as a cultural container that comes to life thanks to the exhibitions and events it hosts.

San Menaio - Beaches

Spiaggia di Calenella

San Menaio - Beaches

spiaggia dei cento scalini

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia di San Felice

Peschici - Beaches

Baia di Manacore

Peschici - Beaches

Baia del Turco

Vieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Vieste

The castle is a massive construction built by the Swabians, which dominates the profile of the city. With a triangular plan, it stands out from the buildings and the surrounding landscape for its brown color, and stands overhanging the limestone rocks overlooking the sea. It was damaged during the Venetian raids and during World War I. It is currently used by the Italian Navy.

Rodi Garganico - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Nicola di Mira

Built in 1680, the Church of St. Nicholas was consecrated in 1827 by Archbishop Eustachius Dentice, who deposited above the high altar the relics of Saint Christopher and San Teodoro. Next to the church there is a bell tower more than 20 meters high, of three floors, whose construction took place in two different periods. Until the 17th century the church was used as a lookout tower and was part of the coastal defensive system.

Rodi Garganico - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Pietro

The church of San Pietro, located in a charming square, is the oldest urban church. In ancient times it was part of a convent. Precisely for this reason architecture reflects its functional and historical characteristics. In front of the main entrance, the old cloister of the convent is still visible, incorporated into the houses.

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Lido di Portonuovo

Brindisi - Museums

Museo Archeologico Provinciale "F. Ribezzo"

The Francesco Ribezzo Provincial Archaeological Museum is located in Piazza Duomo in Brindisi. The building takes its name from the homonymous and illustrious archaeologist and glottologist. It has numerous and large rooms in which it preserves attic vases of great interest. In 1992 it was enriched with underwater findings of Punta del Serrone consisting of bronze statues.

Ostuni - Museums

Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale

The Museum of Pre-Classical Civilizations of the Southern Murgia was opened to the public on 14 May 1989. The Museum is located in the rooms of the former monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi. It contains materials found in an archaeological area in the municipality of Ostuni. The most interesting are the cast of the Woman of Ostuni, some ceramics and ornaments ranging from the Paleolithic to the age of metals.

Brindisi - Beaches

Spiaggia sabbiosa

Fasano - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico di Egnazia

In the Archaeological Park there are numerous finds from the ancient city of Gnathia. Outside the walls, there is the necropolis of the Messapian era, which welcomed burials carried out with different rites. Inside the walls, pre-Roman tombs were discovered. In addition, among the tombal kits found, there are also painted vases, known as 'ceramics of Egnatia'.

Ostuni - Beaches

Spiaggia di Torre Pozzella

Ostuni - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale

Francavilla Fontana - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Imperiali

Imperiali Castle was built in 1450 at the behest of Giovanni Antonio del Balzo Orsini. The intent was to offer the city a fortress that could support any enemy siege. The Castle is named after the feudal lords who bought it in 1572 and made it a stately residence.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Alfonsino

It is called Castel Rosso, Castello Di Mare, or Forte a Mare. This building was built on the island of Sant'Andrea and is considered a complex fortified work. The construction of the castle began in 1445, when Alfonso I of Aragon decided to protect the port. From 1558 to 1604, many parts of the island were enclosed by bulwarks representing a new defense system. For a certain period of time it was also used as a headlight seat.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Mesagne

The Mesagne Gate dates back to 1784. It belongs to medieval times. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. Porta Mesagne connected with the Bastion of San Giacomo.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Bastione Carlo V

The city of Brindisi owes its defensive system to the Romans and, then, to the Spanish family of the Aragonese. This system includes castles, doors and ramparts. Among the latter, it should certainly be mentioned that of Charles V, which has a typical structure of the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, with stubby fortresses and merloni and develops on a triangular plan. The ramparts are currently used by the Municipal Administration to promote exhibitions and events.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Lecce

The Lecce Gate dates back to 1464. It was built by Ferdinand of Aragon. After the deep restorations it was extended and completed in 1530 by Carlo V. The building has special architectural elements and decorative urban art in the Brindisi area. It is now open to the public.

Brindisi - Monuments

Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia

It represents one of the symbols of the city, it is located in the port and was built of reinforced concrete to commemorate the approximately 6,000 sailors who fell during World War I and the 33,900 sailors who fell in the second. It is a monument in the form of a rudder 53 meters high in reinforced concrete covered with carparo. It was built between 1932 and 1933.

Brindisi - Archaeological Sites

San Pietro degli Schiavoni

The archaeological area of San Pietro degli Schiavoni collects finds from the ancient Roman city. At the beginning it was a neighborhood with a church dedicated to Saint Peter. The inhabitants were mainly Albanians and Slavs, the Schiavoni, arrived in the 15th century. The excavations carried out in the archaeological area brought to light an island from the Roman period. Characteristics are the narrow streets and squares in a non-regular shape. The area is open to the public.

Bari - Museums

Museo di Scienze della Terra

The collections, which tell the history of the Earth from its formation to the appearance of man, belong to the University of Bari. The most interesting finding is, perhaps, the fossil skeleton of a whale lived in the Pleistocene.

Bari - Museums

Museo Archeologico Provinciale

it is among the most visited museums in Bari, exhibiting artifacts from archaeological sites in Puglia, which testify to the flourishing civilizations since prehistoric times. Of particular relevance is the section reserved to Greek ruins.

Bari - Museums

Museo Etnografico Africano

The Museum exhibits the material collected by the Missionary Fathers, such as musical instruments and masks, ivory and wooden objects, material that documents, in part, African culture and civilizations, as well as a reconstruction of a town in Mozambique.

Bari - Museums

Gipsoteca del Castello Normanno Svevo

Located in the Swabian Castle of Frederick II, the gypsoteca preserves plaster casts of external and internal ornamental sculptures of monumental religious and civil buildings of Puglia from the 11th to the 17th century, but they come temporary exhibitions are also set up.

Molfetta - Museums

Museo Diocesano

Museum collection of the Archpriest Giuseppe Giovene to whom we owe the first collection of archaeological material from the Pulo. A second core of the collection, due to the priest Francesco Samarelli enriched the Museum of finds.

Bari - Museums

Pinacoteca Provinciale

The museum also houses an important collection of works of the Italian nineteenth and twentieth century and is home to exhibitions and cultural events. It also consists of works dating from the fifteenth century to the present day.

Bari - Museums

Museo della Basilica di San Nicola

The Museum of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas is located in the city of Bari. Its construction began in 1089 and ended only in 1103. The consecration tombstone of 1197, which some interpret as the end of the works, was an act of devotion to Emperor Henry IV, who, in memory of his father Federico Barbarossa, set out for the Crusade asking for the blessing of St. Nicholas.

Bari - Museums

Museo Storico Civico

The Civic Historical Museum of Bari was inaugurated in 1919. Inside, you can see many ancient paintings, period postcards, small models of ships, ancient books concerning city history, the first book printed in Bari, dating back to 1535 “Operette del Neapolitan Suavio.”

Molfetta - Museums

Raccolta Civica d'Arte Contemporanea

Bari - Museums

Museo Scienze della Terra

The Museum of Earth Sciences of Bari is part of the Department of the University of Bari. It is a collection of geo-environmental sciences and the earth. Inside, there are several historical collections acquired by the same University during the 1950s. The museum has a Mineralogical — Petrographic sector and a Geopaleontological sector arranged within an area of about a thousand square meters.

Bari - Museums

Museo-Raccolta di Fisica

In the Museum of Physics of Bari there are three different collections, the Collection of the Institute of Experimental Physics, that of the Institute of Rational Mechanics and that of the Institute of Physics. The physics collection supports about 184 materials and objects, used for experiments. It is one of the most important museums in the city of Bari and is open to the public.

Molfetta - Museums

Museo della Pietà Popolare

The Museum of Popular Pietà is a small museum that preserves works of great value. The museum is located inside the rooms of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs. The collection houses statues, antique prints and also a collection of cribs from around the world. The works that are located in the museum allow visitors to make a historical excursus that starts from the twelfth century and ends with the last work realized in 2004.

Bari - Museums

Museo Diocesano

Gravina in Puglia - Museums

Museo - Fondazione E.Pomarici Santomasi

The E.Pomarici Santomasi Foundation is located in the seventeenth-century Palace originating from the Santomasi family, then linked to that of the Pomarici of Montepeloso. The exhibition space is distributed over three floors. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition of vintage clothes belonging to the Pomarici family. On the first floor is the Library that boasts 36,000 volumes including precious manuscripts and scrolls. On the top and second floor there is the space dedicated to archaeology that collects local coins and relics of excavations of pre-Roman times.

Putignano - Museums

Museo Civico

The Civic Museum is located in the Palace of Bali. It contains works, objects, furniture and a collection of weapons belonging to the eighteenth century. Since 1967 the Palace has been owned by the Municipality, given to him by Prince Romanazzi Carducci.

Altamura - Natural Areas

Il Pulo

The pulo is set in one part of the Murgia altamurana, where the activity of water has signed the landscape forming channels and holes rich in mineral beauties.

Altamura - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Baldassarre

Close to Piazza Foggiali, the palace shows the signs of centuries in its stones. It belongs to the long Baldassarre dinasty, first builders, then enterpreneurs, it was inhabited by descendants of the family.

Molfetta - Churches and places of worship

Duomo Vecchio

Built in Romanesque style in 1100 it is the most important religious building in the city. Dedicated to the city's patron Saint Corrado. The architectural style is similar to all the buildings built by the Benedictines with a pyramidal structures.

Gravina in Puglia - Churches and places of worship

Chiese Rupestri: Grotta di San Michele

Among the natural fissures extends, in the karst rocks (Tuff), the famous cave-church dedicated to Archangel Michael that was the first cathedral of Gravina (sec. X).

Gravina in Puglia - Churches and places of worship

Chiese Rupestri: Madonna della Stella

Located on the left side of the “Gravina” stream, it is a very suggestive rock complex in which the sacred and the profane seem to merge. Primitive seat, perhaps, of pagan cults, it later became the oldest symbol of Marian worship.

Gravina in Puglia - Bridges

Ponte Acquedotto Orsini

The aqueduct bridge was built thanks to the contribution of the Duke of Gravina ORSINI in the mid-'700.It connects the Church Madonna della Stella and the Archaeological Park of BOTROMAGNO with the ancient city. medieval

Gravina in Puglia - Churches and places of worship

Basilica Cattedrale

With three naves divided by columns, shows polychrome altars of early eighteenth century. Works of art: baptismal font by Pope Benedict XIII. the choir of late ' 500; wooden ceiling decorated with gold. In the sacristy a finely carved wooden bar (1561).

Altamura - Archaeological Sites

Cava Pontrelli

In Altamura, there is an archaeological site, dating back about 70 million years ago, with footprints of herbivores and carnivores dinosaurs. There are footprints of more than 200 specimens of at least 5 different species. The discovery of the deposit was possible thanks to the work of the paleontologist Umberto Nicosia and Fabio Petti.

Molfetta - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta was built in the seventeenth century at the behest of the Jesuits and is dedicated to their founder Ignatius of Loyola. Inside it are kept the relics of the patron saint St. Conrad of Bavaria. The façade houses inside a window the statue depicting Saint Ignatius of Loyola, but there are also other works, such as the Sixteenth Century Mariae Dormitio and the canvas of the Assumption of Mary of Corrado Giaquinto.

Mola di Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Angioino

The construction of the castle was ordered by Charles I of Anjou between 1278 and 1281 in order to protect the coast from pirate attacks. The building has the form of a stellar polygon. Access to the castle is through a bridge. Inside there is a large hall, shaped like a trapeze, transformed today into a conference room. Charles I wanted the building to be a palace and home for the royal family. In the 16th and 17th centuries, within the structure, literary academies and a theater were housed.

Modugno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Balsignano

It was built in the early fifteenth century on the ruins of another building. In fact, a historical document informs us that it had already existed since 1186 and the Church of San Michele was also included in it. The castle has a massive and important structure. Inside there is a beautiful fresco, “The Madonna Enthroned with Child”. Now it's privately owned and it's in great condition.

Gravina in Puglia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Svevo

The Swabian Castle stands on a hill, is a building that dates back to the Middle Ages and was erected at the behest of Frederick II. One of the main purposes was to act as a home during the hunting trips that the emperor was doing. It was also used as a venue for the meetings of the Curia. Today it can be visited only from the outside.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Fortino Sant' Antonio

Bari - Theaters

Teatro Margherita

The Margherita Theatre was built between 1912 and 1914 and is located in front of the sea. After the restoration of the exterior, the theater was reopened in 2009. Currently, the theater is closed for reasons of renovation and will be transformed into a museum of contemporary art.

Bari - Parks and nature reserves

Orto Botanico Bari

Alberobello - UNESCO sites

Trullo Sovrano

This is the only two-story trullo located in Alberobello. It dates back to 1700 and you can visit it every day. In the square in front of the square, concerts and cultural events are often organized.

Bari - Theaters

Teatro Piccinni

The Niccolo Piccinni Municipal Theatre is the oldest theater in the city of Bari and canaccommodate more than eight hundred spectators. The theater was inaugurated onMay 30, 1854 with a performance of "Poliuto"by Gaetano Donizetti.

Alberobello - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Trullo di Sant'Antonio

The church built between 1926 and 1927 reproduces the features of the typical trulli of the district. It has a Greek cross plan and a dome 21 meters high.

Fasano - Zoological Gardens and Aquariums

Zoo Safari

Porto Cesareo - Beaches

Spiaggia di Punta Prosciutto

Porto Cesareo - Beaches

Spiaggia di Torre Chianca

Peschici - Churches and places of worship

Abbazia di Santa Calena

The Abbey of Santa Calena is one of the oldest Italian abbeys. Built in the late 9th century, it became in medieval times one of the richest and most powerful abbeys in the south. The abbey presents architectural elements of Apulian, European and non-European schools. It is thought that this was an important reception center for pilgrims who in ancient times were heading to Monte dell'Angelo.

Peschici - Caves

Grotta di Manaccora

The Manaccora cave is located in the homonymous bay located between the towns of Peschici and Vieste. The cave is considered an archaeological site of international interest and is one of the most important testimonies of the Bronze Age in Italy. Several tools, weapons and funerary kits were found here, as well as the remains of a vast primitive home.

San Menaio - Natural Areas

Pineta Marzini

Rodi Garganico - Historic Centres

Quartiere “Vuccolo”

The etymology of the name of the neighborhood comes from the Lombard verb 'vuccular' which means' shouting ', 'calling'. It owes its name to the typical custom of the people to call (vucculare) from the terraces husbands intending to work the nets at “Mer'i varc” ('sea of boats'), the name by which the area is still called today port.

Rodi Garganico - Churches and places of worship

Convento dei Cappuccini

On a hill immersed in the citrus oasis overlooking the entire beach of Levante, is the first Capuchin convent of the Gargano. Built in 1538 following the typical plan of the Capuchin monasteries, it also includes a church. The complex houses in its underground ancient tombs of ecclesiastics and lay people and has a small cloister of great architectural value. Here are preserved fine paintings and a precious bell melted in Venice in 1782.

Foggia - Churches and places of worship

Grotta dell'Arcangelo San Michele

The sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel includes seven places full of architectural, pictorial and sculptural testimonies of Lombard art, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2011. Very impressive is the lower level that includes the cave.

San Pietro in Bevagna - Archaeological Sites

Sarcofagi Sommersi

The " king of the tanks ," as they are called always 23 Roman sarcophagi dating back to 150-900 AD , lying just five feet deep in the clear waters of San Pietro in Bevagna, marine Manduria. The square feet high and wide a two feet on each side, describing the origin of the mysterious tanks , part of the cargo of a wrecked ship lapidary in San Pietro in Bevagna all'inrìrca 1800 years ago .The boat which was not stored track , could have a length of twenty meters and a width of six. The sarcophagi of white marble, in shape and different size and weight varying from a thousand to six thousand pou

San Menaio - Walls, towers and gates

La Torre dei Preposti

Lecce - Beaches

spiaggia di Acaya

Gagliano del Capo - Natural Areas

Canalone del Ciolo

Gagliano del Capo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Matrice di Gagliano del Capo

Porto Cesareo - Parks and nature reserves

Riserva Naturale Orientata Regionale "Palude del Conte e Duna costiera"

The Regional Oriented Nature Reserve “Palude del Count and Coastal Dune of Porto Cesareo” extends entirely throughout the coastal territory of the homonymous municipality for 898.29 ha total.

Morciano di Leuca - Caves

Grotta Porcinara

The Porcinara Grotto is a non-natural cave in which a wall structure has been found. It is divided into three large rooms and on the walls there are Greek or Latin epigraphic testimonies that address Jupiter or the goddess of Fortune. The Porcinara cave can be accessed on land through a path or by sea through steps carved in the rock.

Marina di Leuca - Caves

Grotta del Diavolo

The Devil's Cave was so named because in it the echo of the sea that the popular belief attributed to the devil was heard. It is accessible from the sea and from land and even here in recent times tools and weapons dating back to the Neolithic period have been brought to light.

Marina di Leuca - Caves

Grotta dei Giganti

The Grotto of the Giants, so called because in it were found remains of pachyderms and other archaeological finds such as human bones, Byzantine shards and bronze coins. Legend has it that the bodies of the giants killed by Libyan Hercules were buried in it.

Melendugno - Caves

Grotta Marina "Poesia Piccola"

In the sea cave called Poesia Piccola, the ancient temple of the god Thaotor Andiras, numerous rock inscriptions have been discovered in Messapian, Greek and Latin languages.

Melendugno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello D'Amely

The Baronial Palace D'Amely, also called castle, looks like a large tower built in the second half of the 16th century on commission of Pompeo Paladini, seventh baron of Melendugno and Lizzanello. Access to the property was possible through a drawbridge. With the advent of the Barons D'Amely, the drawbridge was replaced with a masonry one surmounted by the noble emblem: two lions supporting a crenellated tower on their backs. Above the coat of arms stands the statue of the Immaculate Madonna.

Melendugno - Churches and places of worship

Abbazia di San Niceta

The Abbey of San Niceta is located in Melendugno in the province of Lecce. It is dedicated to Saint Niceta a martyr, protector of Melendugno, who was burned for his Catholic faith on the orders of the Aryan king Athanaric.

Cavallino - Archaeological Sites

Menhir di Ussano

The Menhir di Ussano, within the competence of the municipality of Cavallino, is 5 km from the town. The term menhir, of Breton origin, is obtained from the union of the words' men 'and' hir ', i.e. 'long stone'. This is 2.50 m tall and octagonal.

Cavallino - Archaeological Sites

Specchia Sentina

The Bilge Mirror, is a megalithic monument present within the Messapian settlement. Among the many mirrors existing in the Cavallinese territory, this is the most important in size. Its function is that of defense and vigilance and takes its name from the Latin verb speculor which means “observing around”. The large pile has elliptical base and a height of 3 meters.

Cavallino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ducale

The Doge's Palace or Castromedian-Limburg Castle is a construction from the second half of the 15th century. The interior, characterized by an atrium in which there is a statue in Lecce stone depicting the founder of the Castromediano family, houses vast rooms decorated with architectural elements typical of the Baroque period. Of particular artistic value are the gallery, whose cross vault is enriched by the symbols of the zodiac, the arms room and the living room.

Porto Cesareo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso

The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is located in front of the Caesarea Tower and was erected in 1880. The building looks like a church with typical Mediterranean colors and is located on the seafront a few meters from the beautiful Ionian Sea. This is characterized by essential architectural lines and houses two papier-mache statues: the statue of Saint Caesarea and that of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the patroness of the country.

Porto Cesareo - Museums

Museo Talassografico

The Thalassographic Museum contains a malacological collection, a herbarium and rare fish species.

Salve - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria del Fano

The farm of Fano stands at the top of the eastern side of the Canal, a short distance from the archaeological site of the “Chiusa”. It dominates the entire area and offers panoramic views across the surrounding area.

Salve - Walls, towers and gates

Villaggio Protoappenninico di Spigolizzi

The ProtoApennine Village of Spigolizzi was created In the 15th century to defend itself against the attacks of the Turks. The Salvesi built a small but well-equipped Fortilizio, thanks to which they valiantly resisted the assaults of the Barbarian privateers.

Salve - Churches and places of worship

Cappella di Sant'Anna

The chapel of Sant'Anna, built in the late 18th century by the Alemanno family, is located on the road that connects the town to the marina of Pescoluse. It is characterized by the simple architectural lines typical of rural buildings. Inside you can admire an interesting fresco depicting Sant'Anna.

Salve - Churches and places of worship

Cappella del S.S.Crocifisso

The Chapel of the SS Crucifix was built in 1593 by Don Ferrante Delli Falconi. This is characterized by its sober architectural lines, typical of rural religious buildings. Currently, the chapel is completely bare inside.

Porto Cesareo - Parks and nature reserves

Isola della Malva

The Island of Malva, so called for the substantial presence of tree mallow, is characterized by a dry and brackish cliff, dark gray in color with numerous pools of sea water. This is within walking distance through a very low seabed, so it's worth a walk in the water to enjoy the lovely beach.

Porto Cesareo - Museums

Museo di Biologia Marina

The Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo is dedicated to fauna and marine flora and its habitat. This was founded in 1966 by naturalist Pietro Parenzan, who then donated the collections to the University of Lecce in 1977.

Vieste - Beaches

Spiaggia Punta delle Sirene

Manfredonia - Beaches

Spiaggia degli Sciali

Gallipoli - Beaches

Spiaggia Rivabella Santu Mauru

Lecce - Beaches

Spiaggia Torre Veneri

Vieste - Caves

Grotta Rossa

Also know as "two Eyes Cave" the cave has two openings. one hidden by the vegetation and a second one, larger, that leads through a narrow passage to an indoor beach with blue-emerald water. The cave is lit by natural light through a crack in the rock.

Vieste - Caves

Grotta Calda

The entrance to the cave is located under a rocky part of white color, interrouted by streaks of black onyx. The name was given to her because of the very high internal temperature, created by hot springs.

Isole Tremiti - Natural Areas

Scoglio dell'Elefante

It is a very large rock, about 20 meters high. The form recalls precisely that of an elephant crouching with his trunk stretching towards the water, as if he was drinking or as someone with a more poetic soul states: “The elephant is listening to the sound of an unspoiled sea.”

Isole Tremiti - Viewpoints

Punta del Diavolo

Viewpoint on the island of San Domino, so named because here a fisherman heard the answer of the devil to his blasphemies.

Otranto - Caves

Grotta del Serpente

The most striking cave of Gargano is definitely the Cave of the Serpent, so named because, immediately after the entry you can see a sort of image that looks like a cobra carved in the onyx wall. It is located in Porto Badisco

Melendugno - Beaches

Spiaggia Falesie di Sant' Andrea

Otranto - Beaches

Spiaggia la Punta

Salve - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Madre di San Nicola Magno

The Mother Church of St. Nicholas the Great dates back to the 6th century; restored and expanded for the first time between 1577 and 1593, it assumed its present appearance in 1672. It was most likely built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to the god Janus, the ancient church, dedicated to SS. Salvatore, corresponds to the portion of the span that currently precedes the high altar.

Salve - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant’Antonio da Padova

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua was built in the second half of the twentieth century, expanding the ancient chapel of Santa Maria. The facade, in Lecce stone, has a round arch entrance surmounted by a central rose window and a large cross. The interior houses two frescoes from the second half of the sixteenth century representing the Annunciation and the Last Judgment.

Salve - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santu Lasi

The Church of San Biagio, locally known by the name of Santu Lasi, has a sober facade, with central portal and window, on which the coat of arms of the municipality of Salve is carved. The interior houses a stone statue of San Biagio and frescoes from various eras.

Salve - Beaches

Spiaggia di Pescoluse

Brindisi - Fountains

Fontana dei Delfini

The Fountain of the Dolphins is located near the port of Brindisi. It is located inside the Gardens of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. Its construction dates back to 1876 and is a suggestive and attractive place on the seafront.

Brindisi - Monuments

Monumento a Virgilio

The Monument is a sculpture that was conceived by Floriano Bodini in 1988 dedicated to the Greek artist Virgil. The statue was built and placed right in Brindisi, in a small garden on the seafront, to honor the memory of Virgil because in Brindisi he spent the last period of his life and where he died in 19 B.C.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Dionisi

The palace overlooks the homonymous square. The style of the building is Venetian, and the facade is richly decorated. It is an ancient structure, located near the sea.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Casa del Turista

The “Tourist House” is located in an ancient block, among the best known in the city. It is possible to trace spas that date back to the Roman period. The property hosted the headquarters of the Church of the Knights, during the Middle Ages. Previously, it was owned by the Templars. This is also evidenced by the Cross of Malta, located on the entrance. Today it is destined for tourist activities, thanks to the restoration carried out by the Municipality of Brindisi.

Isole Tremiti - Natural Areas

Punta Secca

Punta Secca is located on the island of Caprara and is rich in marine vegetation, ideal for diving. It is possible to dive deep into which you can admire numerous marine species such as horses, lobsters and mullets.

Isole Tremiti - Natural Areas

Scoglio del Corvo

Another place on the Island of Caprara where you can dive is the Rock of the Raven. The backdrop is here rich in gorgonians and entirely coral walls (black coral). The underwater landscape is among the most beautiful for flora and fauna and is the destination for numerous underwater visits. Snappers, bream, lobsters and seahorses are the inhabitants of the seabed. Here the rock goes up to 20/30 meters deep.

Isole Tremiti - Monuments

Statua di Padre Pio

Near the Island of Caprara it is possible to take a dive to visit the largest underwater statue, that of Padre Pio. The bronze statue has fallen to about thirteen meters deep to a height of three meters and eighty centimeters. It was placed in 1998 and the work is by the sculptor Matteo Norcia. Another element that makes the island backdrop really fascinating.

Isole Tremiti - Monuments

Relitti isole Tremiti

The island's seabed is rich in 'treasures' and wrecks of various eras. The oldest one dates back to the first century BC in 1550 is instead a Turkish boat found together with bronze cannons. Among the most important wrecks is a steamer belonging to the fleet of Garibaldi and the Thousand that sank into these waters in 1864. In the early 1980s, instead, a ship was discovered used for trade in the Mediterranean. It carried about 900 amphorae. Today it is located on these precious seabeds.

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala degli Inglesi

It's named "English Cove" because of the sinking of a British ship in 1800, this cove is located in the north-west coast of the island; it's reachable by by a path that winds through the lush vegetation of the Island. Overlooking the cove there is a tourist village.

Ginosa - Lakes, rivers and canals

Lago Salinella

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta del Sale

This cave is famos for the immense amount of salt that can be found inside that gives an almost unnatural whiteness to the cave.

Otranto - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Otranto

Made in the period of Norman rule, between 1080 and 1088, the Cathedral of the Annunciation with its 54 meters long and 25 meters wide, is the largest church in Puglia. In Romanesque style, the cathedral collects in its structure Norman, Arabic and Greek elements.

Otranto - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Pietro

Church of Byzantine origin which is located in the historic center of Otranto. It is one of the most representative buildings of the Byzantine mold of the South.

Otranto - Museums

Museo Civico Paleontologico

The Civic Museum of Paleontology is home to outstanding collections of prehistoric. It was founded in 1960 by the Speleological Group Salentino and is entitled to Decio de Laurentiis, who directed him until his death. The exhibition starts with the earliest evidence of life in Salento about Cretaceous era to reach up to the beginning of the Iron Age.

Gallipoli - Natural Areas

Isola di Sant'Andrea

It is completely flat and its maximum height does not exceed three meters. This feature brings the island to be swept up by the waves in case of strong wind and makes it less suitable to host a rich vegetation

Isole Tremiti - Churches and places of worship

Abbazia di S. Maria a Mare

A masterpiece of the Benedictines first and the Lateran Canons then, built in 1045 at the point marked by a hermit (thanks to the apparition of Our Lady) such as the one in which to find the treasure of Diomedes. Perfected a few years later with Renaissance decorative motifs of Veneto-Tuscany origin, it is composed of three naves and inside are mainly found: the wooden cross representing the Christ suffering is the wooden statue of the Virgin and Child, of Byzantine inspiration; the wooden polyptych of the high altar and the well-known and admired Mosaic Floor.

Isole Tremiti - Archaeological Sites

Tomba di Diomede

Tomb of Diomede, based on the myth of the hero of the Iliad, that is considered the founder of the Tremiti Island. (known also for what Diomedee). The story tells that Venus had placed the Diomedee, the companions of Diomedes turned into birds, to protect the tomb.

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta Turchese

It is accessed by boat and is an absolutely suggestive place. Once inside the cave, you are surrounded by reflections and sparkles and the water takes on a brilliant and crystal clear turquoise color, thanks to the sunlight that filters from the entrance and illuminates the bottom of the sea , particularly transparent.

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta Sorrentino o Grotta dell'Amore

The special feature of this cave is in its colors and its reflections. Tucked away in a sheltered cove, where visitors find themselves wrapped up in a bright blue color that gives the place a truly magical atmosphere, it is definitely one of the most recommended caves for those who prefer diving excursions and discover the creatures that inhabit the rich seabed.

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Grotta dei Misteri o Grotta Smeralda

Inside, visitors can't help but hear a series of sounds of natural origin, undoubtedly rather suggestive. It is also called the Emerald Grotto because of the shades of green that the water assumes here.

Isole Tremiti - Beaches

Cala dei Turchi

Isole Tremiti - Caves

Architiello di San Domino

It's a real natural miracle. It is a set of rocks, stacks, caves and natural arches placed in Rule d'Arte according to the laws of Mother Nature.

Isole Tremiti - Viewpoints

Punta del Diamante

A peculiarity of the island to be admired. For lovers of natural beauty, it is a very beautiful stone with the shape of a diamond.

Isole Tremiti - Walls, towers and gates

Torrione del Cavaliere del Crocifisso

The tower set to defend the monks is surrounded by imposing city walls, like other historic buildings. On the lintel of the front door there is the inscription 'Coteret et Confriget', that is, 'it will break and crush', referring to the knight in respect of anyone who had violated the threshold.

Bari - Theaters

TeatroTeam

The TeatroTeam divided its business in the almost total use of the various segments of entertainment. Thus it offers to its viewers reviews, plays, musicals, dance, comedy andcan accommodate more than two thousand spectators.

Bari - Theaters

Piccolo Teatro di Bari Eugenio D'Attoma

This small theater is an important cultural node in Bari, where much space was given to recover the traditions and the dialect of Bari.

Bari - Theaters

Teatro Kismet OperA

The Factory for the Arts Opera Kismet has become attractive to foreign and Italian artists, becoming a model of mediation between the theater and other forms of creative activity such as writing, painting, video, photography, music.

Taranto - Museums

Galleria Comunale

It is located in the Aragonese Castle of Taranto and always awaits you with interesting, innovative temporary exhibitions and often in organization with the photographic circle “Il Castello”.

Taranto - Theaters

Teatro Crest

The Teatro C.r.e.s.t. , Collective for Expressive Research and Experimental Theater, was founded in 1977 and seeks to combine the languages of tradition with those of contemporary theatrical research.

Taranto - Theaters

Teatro Tatà

It is part of network of the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese, which always offers a rich season of drama, dance, theater and music, and events for children and young people.

Adelfia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello delle Fascine

The Castello delle Fasine is also known by the name of Casino Don Cataldo. It was built, towards the end of the seventeenth century, by the Marquis Carlo Tommaso De Nicolai for agricultural purposes, to be closer to the land he owns. At first glance it looks like a fortress, but the presence of open loggias on the courtyard suggests its rural and practical functionality.

Adelfia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre normanna

The Norman Tower of Adelfia was built between 1147 and 1153 together with the castle, by Alfonso Balbiano. The Tower has a height of 19 meters. The main function of the tower was to defend and report in the event of assaults or disasters those seeking rescue. The tower passed into the hands of several feudal lords up to the Marquises Nicolai. Today it is well preserved.

Adelfia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Marchesale

The Marchesale Castle, in the Municipality of Adelfia, was built in 1390 by the will of Nicolò Dottula, who remained the owner until 1417. Inside the castle, you can find a small church with relics of Christian martyrs, several salons and dungeons. Today, the castle is home to the homonymous Palace, rich in beautiful frescoes.

Alessano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montesardo

The castle was built between the 15th and 16th century and is located in the oldest part of the country. The building underwent several transformations, it was first purchased by the Romasi barons, then, at a later time by the Vocationist Fathers. It is currently used as a nursing home for the elderly.

Altamura - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo De Angelis-Viti

Palazzo De Angelis-Viti is one of the most representative and best preserved examples of palaces of the type house at court. It is located near the Gate of Bari. The building has changed over the years. The initial part, that of the building building which includes the ground floor and the main floor, dates back to the beginning of construction, with also the entrance portal and the internal loggia. Between the 17th and 18th centuries, the entrance portal was modified and the second floor was completed.

Altamura - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria Calderoni

Masseria Calderoni is a building that was built in the first half of the 16th century. Over time, the building was owned by the Calderoni family. Today the building is owned by the Netti family.

Altamura - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria Casino De Angelis

Masseria Casino De Angelis was built in the 17th century. It consists of a productive and functional residence. The ownership of the land is of the Viti family.

Andrano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Sasso Diroccato

The Torre del Sasso, also known as the “Tower of the Myth”, was built in the 16th century. This is a typical example of military architecture, built for defensive reasons. At the time, he had a system of cannons to warn the inhabitants of the surrounding areas in the event of danger. Currently, only the ruins are left, positioned more than 100 m above sea level.

Andrano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria del Mito

The Masseria, located between Tricase and Andrano, was established in the plant of the Abbey of Santa Maria del Mito, which dates back to the 8th century. She took this function only in the '600, because of the problems she had, which forced her, later, to be desecrated. The building was badly damaged by the Turks, and as a result, today only the remaining ruins of the original plant can be admired.

Andrano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Andrano ruderi

The tower is of sixteenth-century origins and is located near the coastal area. In fact, we are talking only about what has remained from the original construction: a truncated conical structure, which at the time connected the north side with the south side.

Andrano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Spinola

The Spinola Castle dates back to the 13th century and over the years it was modified, according to the needs of the period. It is the typical example of military architecture, as it was fortified several times, but inside you can see many Baroque elements of the '700. Today it is owned by the Municipality of Andrano and headquarters of “Costa Otranto”, the Regional Natural Park.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria Tresca

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria Alberotanza Ex Torre Pieschi

The Masseria Alberotanza Ex Torre Pieschi was built during the 13th century and belonged to the family of Pieschi di Modugno. During the 18th century the structure was expanded by the Alberotanza family, originally from Mola di Bari. The most impressive part is the tower of the building that has a square plan with architraved windows. Adjacent to the tower are also some one-storey rooms that had the function of chapel and storage of tools.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria Madia Diana o due Torri

Masseria Madia Diana or two Towers was built between the 13th and 18th centuries where the Provincial Road 1 is currently located. The Tower was built in the thirteenth century and had the function of a structure for sighting and defending the adjacent village. Of the two towers we notice that there is only one left that comes with louvers and single doors on the side of the courtyard. The entrance to the farm takes place through the northeast part of the structure and inside it you can see an oil mill turned into a barrel where there are engravings.

Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria Prete

The Masseria Prete is easily accessible and visible from its raised structure. Several structural bodies and a tower are part of this building. Being so wide and having many different parts implies that these were built at different historical times. Today this structure belongs to the Guaccero family.

Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria Torre La Monaca

It was built around the 13th century, a period when the first testimonies of the tower were received. The base is also part of it, characterized by a staircase with a balcony, the lunate ring and a caditoia. Unfortunately, over the centuries, it has suffered various damages, in fact, some parts are missing because they collapsed. Despite this, the tower is still open to visitors.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Inferno

The Tower of Inferno was built in 1568 as reported in the architrave of the structure itself. Initially, its function was mainly to defend and sighting the hinterland. The structure was part of the property of the Maiorano family. Currently, it is in good condition.

Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Masseria Maselli

Masseria Maselli is also known as Gironda for the fact that it belonged to the D'Angiò family. The construction dates back to the 13th century. Today, its owner, Mr. Vasile, is undergoing its restructuring and will be put into use as a farm.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria Caggiano

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Ricchizzi

Avetrana - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'orologio

The Clock Tower or the so-called Civic Tower was built in the twelfth century. The building was built to secure the housing and a public clock. The Clock Tower is located in the main square of Avetrana. Over the centuries this watch has undergone many changes, the last one dates back to 1888 by the company Rizzo and Guglielmi. The Tower has a Gothic style.

Avetrana - Monuments

Torrione di Avetrana

The Tower of Avetrana dates back to the end of the fourteenth century. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Norman art (1050-1070) of Puglia. It belongs to medieval times. Deep restorations have altered the original structure. The Tower has a cylindrical shape, which is the oldest part, decorated with classic motifs of the 18th century.

Avetrana - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Avetrana Diroccato

The first news of the Castle of Avetrana was received in 1644 when he was in the possession of Bishop Geronimo di Martino. Later, in 1656 he passed into the hands of the Romano family, the nobles of the city. Today it is not in excellent condition but it can still be visited.

Avetrana - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Motunato

The first traces of the Motunato Castle in Avetrana date back to 1275 when it was donated to the Royal Crown. From here it passed into the hands of a series of feudal lords, until around the middle of the 17th century it was given in fief to the Imperials of Francavilla Fontana who held it until 1782. Today the Castle of Motunato can be visited.

Andria - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ducale Carafa

The Palace was built in the Middle Ages and took its name from its owner of the '300, Fabrizio Carafa, who had it modified to give it its current appearance. It is a typical noble structure and you can easily notice medieval elements, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. The building represents an element of great historical and cultural importance for Andria.

Andria - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Ss.Salvatore

The Sanctuary has a very ancient origin, although the current building was restored and expanded at the beginning of the 19th century by R.Ceci. The most famous work of the structure is the image of Ss. Salvatore, painted in one of his chapels, of sixteenth-century origin. Every 6 August, the Sanctuary is filled with crowds of pilgrims and believers on the occasion of the feast of Sts. Salvatore. Currently, it is managed by the Dehonian Fathers.

Apricena - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello baronale

The Baronial Castle is located in the Municipality of Apricena and was built in 1658. The structure was one of the favorites of Emperor Frederick II both for what concerns the proximity to Foggia and for the rich fauna in the neighboring places. The Castle has its own warehouses, a library and several stables.

Andria - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The Museum, located inside the Bishop's Palace, was opened in 1972. It houses a large collection of ecclesiastical works of art: wooden statues, sacred vestments, medieval portraits, crucifixes and numerous other religious materials, coming from the churches of the city, especially from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The Museum is managed by the Diocese of Andria and is open to the public.

Ascoli Satriano - Museums

Polo Museale

The Museum is located on the first floor of the former Monastery of Santa Maria del Popolo. The museum consists of various rooms, with paintings, sculptures, valuable liturgical objects and silk vestments embroidered in gold. The museum was opened on 24 July 2007 and is visited by many tourists.

Ascoli Satriano - Museums

Museo Civico "P. Rosario"

Set up in the eighteenth-century Palazzo D'Autilia, the Museum preserves archaeological finds from the 9th century BC until the Middle Ages (Baroque with geometric decoration from the Daunia period, Greek ceramics of the V-III century. B.C., bronze necklaces and fibulae). The “Pasquale Rosario” collection offers a journey into the history of the ancient currency within which the local mint active in the pre-Roman era also fits.

Bari - Museums

Museo di Zoologia

The Museum of Zoology of Bari was established in 1925 and is part of the Department of Zoology of the University of Bari. Inside it exhibits a huge collection of different species, large turtles and also a 4-meter-long python. The Museum is open to all interested parties.

Parabita - Museums

Museo del Vino

The Wine Museum is located inside a millstone, built towards the end of the nineteenth century in the historic center of Parabita. The exhibition traces, through instruments and ancient objects, the cycle of wine production. You can then admire demijohns, barrels, furates, bascules and other numerous tools that are useful in winemaking.

Foggia - Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Provinciale la Magna Capitana

The Provincial Library was founded in 1833. It began its operation with 1913 volumes largely donated by citizens, to which in that same year the 1500 volumes offered by Gaetano di Troia were added, which thus inaugurated a tradition of donations. Since January 2002, the Library assumed the name of “La Magna Capitana” from the verse of a ballad of King Enzo of Hoensthaufen.

Molfetta - Museums

Museo Pinacoteca "A. Salvucci"

Parabita - Museums

Quadreria "E. Giannelli"

The “E. Giannelli” Quadreria is located within the rooms of Palazzo Ferrari. The museum exhibits forty-three paintings and ten sculptures. The works belong to various authors such as Vincenzo Caprile, Giuseppe Costa, Ennio Marzano, Camillo Miola etc. in this collection are located some beautiful canvases belonging to Giannelli, where they come represented the marinas of the Gulf of Naples and Salento.

Trinitapoli - Museums

Museo Civico

The Civic Museum of Trinitapoli turns out to be a small but fascinating museum site. It welcomes various prehistoric materials and finds found in the surrounding area. Various prints and signs are exhibited in its rooms that retrace the history of the people and the development of the city.

Ugento - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico "S. Zecca"

The “S. Mint” Civic Archaeological Museum is spread over two floors and welcomes rich testimonies and materials of Paleontology and Messapian civilization of the area. The most important work is represented by a faithful copy of the famous statue of Zeus, found in the 1960s in Ugento.

Vieste - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico "M. Petrone"

The Archaeological Museum 'M.Petrone' is located in an old oil mill, near the Cathedral. The museum houses local artifacts dating back 10,000 years ago. You can find various objects such as spear heads and arrows, inscriptions daunie on stone from the fourth to the first century before Christ.

Acquaviva delle Fonti - Museums

Museo Comunale Storico

The Civic Museum of Campo di Alano Piave is located in the garden of the building and is divided over three floors. It presents objects, documents, iconographies related to the Great War of '15-18 and to emigration. You can see objects collected in the battlefield, photographs and original documents of the time. The Museum tells the story of 'Recuperants'. The structure is constantly changing to adapt to the needs of the materials on display.

Manfredonia - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

The National Archaeological Museum of Manfredonia is located in the interior rooms of the Swabian-Angevin Castle of Manfredonia. It showcases several funerary stems in limestone dating back to the 7th and 6th centuries BC. These stems celebrated the memory of characters of considerable importance depicting images both male and feminine.

Margherita di Savoia - Museums

Pinacoteca Comunale "F. Galante Civera"

The Municipal Art Gallery “F. Galante Civera” is located in the Tower of Margherita di Savoia. The building exhibits about one hundred and fifty works including sculptures, paintings and drawings by artists such as Guido Reni, Masaccio and Raphael. The work “The Shepherd”, painted by Francesco Galante, turns out to be the most interesting and suggestive one.

Margherita di Savoia - Museums

Museo Storico delle Saline

The Historical Museum of Salt Pans is located in an old salt warehouse adjacent to the Tower of Margherita di Savoia. Inside it is divided into four sections and houses about a thousand industrial finds through which the human-machine relationship is explored. The structure is thus a center of dialogue between citizens and the scientific community in the development of the production of salt pans.

Laterza - Museums

Museo Didattico Archeologico

The Archaeological Didactic Museum is located within the structure called “Citadel of Culture”. The exhibition includes ceramic objects and finds dating from the 7th to the 19th century coming from the territory of Laterza and its borders.

Lecce - Museums

Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale

The Chinese Missionary Museum and Natural History owns various objects that the missionaries of the Friars Minor collected during their pilgrimage to the East. These are objects such as statues, tapestries, musical instruments, shells, examples of earthly fauna. Important for the enrichment of the museum is the collaboration with the University of Salento, with the WWF and the Environment League.

Foggia - Museums

Museo Interattivo delle Scienze

The Science Museum allows visitors to explore the relationships that exist between science, technology and everyday life. These are directly designed to satisfy the curiosity of visitors and at the same time make them entertain.

Collepasso - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Baronale

The building was built at the end of 1500, by the will of Baron Pietro Barone Massa. Currently, the building is owned by the Municipality.

Corigliano d'Otranto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Corigliano

The Corigliano Castle is one of the most special architectural models found in the municipality of Corigliano d'Otranto. It was built in a quadrangular shape with four corner towers and surrounded by a deep moat. On the facade we can admire paintings by several famous people of the time. Between 1514 and 1519 the building was renovated by Giovan Battista de' Monti. In 1667 the structure passed to the Trani family who transformed it into a ducal palace.

Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Marchiello ruderi

The Marchiello Tower was built in 1569. The tower is also known as Torre Imbrachielli and is 12 meters high. In 1967, the tower was renovated. Currently, there are only a few remains of the tower that demonstrate its circular structure.

Castrignano del Capo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Salignano

The Tower of Salignano is located in the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, in Puglia. The building was built in 1550, for reasons of defense against pirate attacks. It has a circular structure, fifteen meters high and twenty meters wide. Recently, it has been refurbished and is used for various cultural activities.

Castrignano del Capo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Giuliano

Giuliano Castle is a building from the sixteenth century. The latter is a splendid example of a feudal castle of Salento. Even today it maintains some characteristic elements, such as the moat, a masonry bridge and the wall all around. Fortunately, it is still in good condition, damaged only in small parts and is open to the public.

Cerignola - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Alemanna

The Alemanna Tower dates back to the year 1951. In 2013, the Tower was named as one of the 700 artistic treasures opened to the public during the XXVI FAI Spring Day. It is currently under restoration to bring it back to its original splendor. When the work ends, the tower will be the headquarters of the Museum of Ceramics and also the International Center for Studies.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Punta Penne

The Punta Penne Tower is located in Brindisi, located near the sea. In the past, the building was very tall, but over time it was cut. In 1568 Giovanni Parise rebuilt the tower.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Testa

At 7km from Brindisi, there is the Torre Testa, formerly called Torre Testa di Gallico. It has a dominant position, advanced on the sea with a clear ledge, also taking advantage of the supply of the waters of the river, today Canale Giancola. The first attestations are already in the Paleolithic period until the Bronze Age.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Regina Giovanna

The tower is assumed that it was built in the 15th century, while the name is not sure if it was put on it for the honor of Queen Joanna I or II of Naples. Verbal testimonies declare the existence of a statue of the homonymous queen, of which there are no traces left. At the time, it was probably used to have visual contacts with the Castle of Serranova. It is currently privately owned.

Castelluccio Valmaggiore - Monuments

Piscero - antico lavatoio

The Piscero - Antico Lavatoio presents itself as a longitudinal structure and a narrow elbow tunnel with its cross vault. It was originally used by women to do laundry. The waters came from an internal spring that ran for about forty meters.

Castelluccio Valmaggiore - Fountains

Fontana di Via Salita Torre

The Fountain of Via Salita Torre was built in 1897 at the behest of the then mayor of Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Patella. He replaced the old fountain of Largo Croce and that of Bersagliere. This is composed of a façade divided into three areas by columns each of which consists of a nozzle for the jet of water.

Castelluccio Valmaggiore - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Bizantina

The Byzantine Tower turns out to be the oldest construction in Castelluccio Valmaggiore. He served as a strategic observatory on the Via Traiana. The structure is about twenty meters high with an internal diameter of 6.20 meters. Currently inside the structure there is the Museum on the Battle of Hannibal.

Bari - Libraries and archives

Archivio di Stato

The State Archives of Bari draws its origins from the decree of 22 October 1812 by Gioacchino Murat and the Law of 1818 that established the Provincial Archives. Over the years the structure has changed several locations, lately it has been stationed in via Pietro Orese nr. 45. But only in 1835, work began. Documented materials are preserved that have their compact shelving distributed in about thirty kilometers.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Masseria Torre Reddito

Masseria Torre Inferno was built in the sixteenth century at the behest of Isabella of Aragon, daughter of the king of Naples Alfonso II, with the intent to manage the agricultural funds of the area and for the deposit of her animals . Not long after, the building was donated to Enrico Tanzi who restructured some parts of it. The structure consists of several buildings among which stands a bell tower with eighteenth-century decorations. Of particular composition we also find the chapel dedicated to Sorrows with architravated portal.

Bari - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Pelosa

The structure was built around 1500, in the hamlet of Torre a Mare near Bari. Its main function was to defend the coast from raiders and pirates raids. It was initially called 'Torre Apellosa' or 'Torre Lapillosa' and later took the current name.

Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Ceglie

The Castle of Ceglie was built around the eleventh century, but little or nothing is known about its history. The only certainty is that in 1156, it was the home that welcomed the inhabitants of Bari who escaped the city razed to the ground by the Normans. Subsequently, the building was attached to other structures, thus losing its original features.

Biccari - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Bizantina

The Byzantine Tower of Biccari, is thought to date back to 1122. It was built at the behest of Catapano Bogiano for reasons of defending the territory. The structure has a circular plan consisting of irregular stones. The tower is 23 meters high and still in excellent condition.

Taranto - Museums

Museo Etnografico "A. Majorano"

The Museum is housed in Palazzo Galeota, the museum is divided into five rooms displaying items and documents related to the rites of Holy Week, the popular games of the past, the magical-religious rituals, the work of the ancient province.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Mattarelle

The Mattarelle Tower dates back to the 16th century. It was built in 1567 by the masons Virgilio Pugliese and Giovanni Parise. The Tower is located in a strategic and panoramic point. It has a square plan (pyramidal trunk shape). The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. The Tower offers a beautiful panoramic view of the sea coast.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Bastione San Giacomo

The castle was built in the times of Emperor Charles V, designed and built by the military architect Ferdinando de Alarcon. The medieval building, on different heights of its five elevations, is equipped with two floors: a ground floor and one basement. The typical particular architecture has constantly attracted attention and, currently, being a municipal property, it is used and used as a venue for exhibitions and conferences.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Cavallo

The construction of the Horse Tower ended in 1301. It was initially commissioned by King Charles I of Anjou, a project that did not have a good end, but the work continued until the rule of Charles II. Its structure was clearly determined by the King before building himself, who made a detailed draft of the building's project. On the façade were placed the coats of arms of the tower, of the Eucharist and the two Columns, symbol of the city. After no more than two centuries, the tower became damaged.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Svevo o di Terra

The Swabian Castle of Brindisi, also known as Castello di Terra, is the oldest in the city. The construction of the castle began in 1227 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II. At the center of the trapezoidal courtyard stands the castle, surrounded by a high wall. The castle has six towers: two in circular shape, three with a square plan and one pentagonal. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it underwent reconstructions, keeping the original structure intact.

Brindisi - Walls, towers and gates

Mura Messapiche resti

These are the old walls of the city of the Messapici, or rather say what is left of them. Their length is up to 2 km and are well positioned to protect the whole area, a typical example of military architecture. During the various bombings over the years, many parts of the walls were destroyed, as a result, today we find only the remains.

Gravina in Puglia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'orologio

The Clock Tower is the only example of Gothic art in Puglia. In 1980, due to a strong earthquake, the tower was seriously damaged. Later, it was rebuilt, and today it is in an excellent state of preservation.

Gravina in Puglia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ducale Orsini

Palazzo Ducale Orsini dates back to the sixteenth century and has a basically Baroque style. The name was given to him because it was the home of Pier Francesco Orsini. This character was very important because it was the Pope, appointed Benedict XIII, who called the Jubilee in 1725.

Gravina in Puglia - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Madonna della Grazia

The Sanctuary of Madonna della Grazia was built in 1602 as the residence of the bishop and seminarians. Its structure follows the logic of building the Tuscan order, with 12 oval stone medallions depicting the apostles. In 1980 the church was restored, completely transforming the structure of the building into that of a basilica. The bell tower dates back to the 19th century.

Ginosa - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Masseria Girifalco

The Masseria Girifalco Tower is part of a set of agricultural buildings in the area. This type of building also had the function of a fortified passenger compartment. Specifically, the farm in question has always been used with the aim of controlling the commercial routes that united the Metapontino, with the areas of Materano. That's why the presence of the tower.

Ginosa - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Mattoni

Torre Brick was built in the 16th century with the function of defending the Ionian coasts and raids of the Saracens. It is located east of the Natural Oasis of Lake Salinella in the hamlet of Marina di Ginosa.

Galatone - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Alto Lido

The Tower of Alto Lido was built in 1565 by Viceroy Don Pietro da Toledo. Since it was about 71 meters above sea level, the tower had the function of controlling the coast. The building has a truncated conical structure, with a cylindrical plan. Inside there are two rooms and a wall staircase.

Diso - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Lupo

The Lupo Tower is located about 105 meters above sea level, and was built at the end of the fifteenth century for reasons of defence against the Saracen attacks. The tower has a cylindrical shape, and is 7 meters high. Until 1986 the structure was in total abandonment, later it became private property. However, it is currently in a very bad state of preservation.

Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Suda

Torre Suda was built around the 16th century and its name comes from the fact that the tower, after having stopped military functions, was used as a water cistern for the inhabitants of Gallipoli. The Tower after the breathability seemed to sweat, hence the name. From this tower, the homonymous location was also named, which is a popular destination for many tourists during the summer.

Gallipoli - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Pizzo

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Veneri

Torre Veneri is located along the Salento coast of the city of Lecce. It was built in the 16th century with the aim of defending the city from attacks by the Saracens. The tower is also built on two floors, on the ground floor there is a cistern and a stone staircase. The tower deserves to be seen, especially since it is a beautiful example of construction from the 16th century.

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Specchiolla

Torre Specchiolla was built to defend itself against the attacks of the Saracens around the 16th century. It has two floors and has a square base structure in a truncated pyramidal shape. It is located on the cliff of Casalabate, very close to Lecce. Fortunately, today it is well preserved and this allows tourists to admire it in all its splendor.

Leporano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Muscettola

The Muscettola Castle was built for reasons of defense. The oldest part of the structure is one of the towers built between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. In the past it was used by feudal lords as a place for meeting and parties. In 1980 the structure was purchased by the City Council, and recently underwent restoration work.

Leverano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Federico II Leverano

The Frederick II Tower has a quadrangular structure and is 28.65 meters high. The tower consists of four floors, divided by three floors. Inside is the coat of arms with three shields and the weapon of the D'Anjou.

Lucera - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Troia

The Troy Gate is located in Piazza del Popolo and is one of the oldest doors still present of the four doors of the city walls. Its name comes from its position, facing south of the city of Troy. The structure dates back to Roman times and was later renovated in 1272. Today, it has a Gothic stone arch and is in excellent condition.

Modugno - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Madonna della Grotta

The Sanctuary of Madonna della Grotta is located in the former Benedictine Abbey of the 11th century built in the territory of Modugno. According to some documents from 1189, the place where the Sanctuary stands was the hermitage where San Corrado Bavaro lived. Inside the Sanctuary there are fourteenth-century frescoes and a sculptural group dating from the fourteenth — fifteenth century that depict the Pietà.

Otranto - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Alfonsina

Porta Alfonsina was built during the fifteenth century as part of the city walls. It was commissioned by Alfonso of Aragon, from whom it also took its name. His is a polygonal structure, and it was built to defend the city from possible enemy attacks. Today, the building is in a good state of preservation.

Margherita di Savoia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre delle Saline

The Saline Tower, also called Torrione, was built by the architect Evangelist Menga da Copertino. It is characterized by its height of 12.67 meters with the function of sighting and customs service linked to the extraction of salt. Below, the Tower was used as a warehouse for artillery and telegraphic service during the 19th century.

Melendugno - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di San Foca

The tower of San Foca was built in 1568 by Antonio Saponaro, for defensive reasons against Turkish invasions. The building has a square base structure. After some restorations, today, the tower is home to the Harbor Authority.

Melendugno - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Roca Vecchia ruderi

The Tower of Roca Vecchia is located in the Municipality of Melendugno, province of Lecce. Currently, the building is in a very bad state of preservation. There is only part of the walls left of the structure.

Melendugno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Petraroli

The Castle was built around the fifteenth century at the behest of Baron Gaspare Petraroli of Ostuni. He had this building built after Ferdinand of Aragon gave him the city. Overall, it is a modest, not imposing construction that looks more like a residential building. It is currently in good condition and you can still see its original form.

Melendugno - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello d'Amely

The Castle of Amely was built on the edge of an ancient city wall by the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, at the behest of Pompeo Paladini, around the 16th century. Fortunately, it still retains its original shape and is in excellent condition. Today it is open to the public.

Minervino Murge - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello normanno-svevo

Work on the construction of the Norman-Swabian castle began in 1042 and ended in 1300. The building played a defensive function and for a long time it was used as a fortification. In 1600, it was purchased by Principi Pignatelli, who transformed it into an elegant dwelling. Today, an archaeological exhibition is set up in its rooms.

Polignano a Mare - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di San Vito

The Tower was built in the 17th century at the behest of the monks in the area, with the aim of spotting and protecting from possible attacks the Abbey that was in the immediate vicinity. Today the area adjacent to the building, is one of the most popular beaches in all of Puglia.

Polignano a Mare - Walls, towers and gates

Arco Marchesale

The Marquis Arch or Porta Grande was built during the renovation of the city walls of Polignano in 1530. It was the only access road to the village and the urban structure of the city. There was also a drawbridge placed outside the door whose holes are still visible. The arch was structured with a barrel vault in which there was also a canvas depicting the Crucifixion of Christ.

Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Lapillo

Torre Lapillo or Torre di San Tommaso is a watchtower recently restored among the largest in the territory. This has a square base structure and an access staircase with three arches below, of which the last one added only recently: the staircase ended with a drawbridge.

Rutigliano - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Normanna

The Norman Tower, part of the homonymous Castle, is the largest tower of the 4 towers that make up the castle. The tower took this name because it was renovated in the first half of the eleventh century by the Normans. It has a quadrangular base structure and a height of 34 meters. Inside it is decorated with beautiful frescoes. The tower is the historical and cultural symbol of the city.

Porto Cesareo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Chianca

Torre Chianca is an ancient sixteenth-century tower built by the Spanish to defend Salento from attacks by Saracen pirates. Its construction began in 1569, and became one of the most impressive on the whole coast of Salento.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Alfiere

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Mino

Torre Mino was built around the 11th century in the current district of San Leonardo, not far from Molfetta. It represents one of the oldest towers in the Molfetta area and is also called a farmhouse because it was part of a rural complex. The structure has a square plan, developing in four floors with its roof that dominates the view. The stairs leading to the upper parts were built later and in the era after the construction.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Cascione

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Sgamirra

The Sgamirra Tower was built in the fourteenth century and is located among several olive groves not very far from the center of Molfetta. The structure was massive, with a square plan and reached twenty meters in height. There is only a third of the building, but it is assumed to be divided into three elevated floors.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Cicaloria

The Cicaloria Tower was built around the 14th century and is located in the district Lama Cupa not very far from Molfetta. The property had access with retractable stairs and stood eighteen meters high on a square floor plan. On its sides there are two windows, but it is noted that the top is without a cornice.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Navarino

Torre Navarino was built around the 16th century by the Gadaleta family. The Tower is located on the Macchia district of Gadaleta, not far from Molfetta. The structure is from the rectangular plan rising for about ten meters in height. The Tower is part of the complex consisting of a farmhouse, a garden and a palm where the entrance is located on the east side. Originally two towers stood near the building used as a snowfield.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Cappavecchia

The Cappavecchia Tower was built around the twelfth century in the homonymous district not far from Molfetta. The denomination comes from the legend that tells of a treasure found wrapped in an old hood. The structure has a square plan and stands for more than eighteen meters high with three floors divided inside. Fortune wants this tower to remain almost the same over time, as opposed to many other structures now degraded.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Falcone

The Falcone Tower was built in the fourteenth century, by the noble Falconi family. In the eighteenth century the building passed to the Giovene family and was surrounded by a garden that bears a pleasant appearance. The name comes from the surname of Nicola Maria Falconibus who owned it during the sixteenth century. Currently, the tower is part of the properties of the heirs of Mauro Minervini.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Claps

The Tower is named after the Clappis of Potenza and is otherwise known as the Tower of San Martino. The fortification has a square shape and is not far from the city, only 3.5 km. Its construction dates back to the twelfth century and has a height of about 13 meters. The construction today is not integral, there are few ruins.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Chiusa della Torre

The Tower dates back to the 9th century and is located in the district of Chiusa Vetrana, not far from Molfetta. Its name comes from being in a natural lock or better in a fenced place for pasture. The structure is divided into two floors, with a height of eighteen meters. Unfortunately, today the tower has some deteriorated parts, but it is assumed that there were friars inside it, based on the presence of signs of a fresco depicting a friar who breaks bread.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre San Giacomo

The Torre San Giacomo is all that remains of the ancient San Filippo e San Giacomo hospital built in 1143. The property is located not far from Molfetta. The tower, eight meters high, is distributed on one floor and its peculiarity is the main façade dominated by a large arch.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Gallo

The Torre del Gallo is located in the town of Lama Martina not very far from the center of Molfetta. It was built around the 16th century and was placed in a fund owned by Rocco della Sparatella. Its structure consists of two floors, about fifteen meters high. The access was through the bettole and the light came back through a stripped arch that probably served as a window.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torrione Passari

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Molinara

The Molinara Tower was built around the 14th century, is located in the Venere district, not far from Molfetta. It represents the only Molfettese cylindrical tower that has remained nowadays and stands for about ten meters in height. The property consists of two floors accessible through retractable stairs.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Pettine Azzollini

The Pettine Azzollini Tower was erected in the 16th century and is considered a fortified structure. In fact, during the different episodes of plague, cholera and wars of the twentieth century some families sheltered within it. The denomination comes from the pawns that the pirates left along the path after looting from the Azzollini to which the tower passed after the Passari. The property is accessed through an arched entrance and the upper floor can be reached from the internal stairs.

Molfetta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Capitano

The Captain's Tower was raised by the Byzantines who destined it to the Captain, and it was the first lookout tower—in the territory of Bari. The construction is ancient as it was built with rough stones and just blank. Developed in different floors, it is also composed of rectangular single lights that illuminate the interior space. On the outside, it was surrounded by a moat filled with water in the event of an assault.

Morciano di Leuca - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Vado

The Vado Tower was erected in the 16th century by Charles V, for reasons of defending the Salento territory from the invasion of pirates. The tower has an access staircase and is divided on two floors with slits on the top.

Morciano di Leuca - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Morciano

The construction of the castle of Morciano di Leuca was wanted by Gualtieri VI of Brienne. Its realization dates back to the first half of the fourteenth century. It is a sturdy structure, equipped with high walls and four towers arranged at the corners with a quadrangular shape. In the large courtyard, inside the castle, you can glimpse the premises of the various floors.

Noci - Churches and places of worship

Abbazia Madonna della Scala

The Abbey Madonna della Scala is located in the Municipality of Noci, not far from the town. The building was built in 1930, on the same structure where the Benedictine monastery was first located. In 1952 the building was restored.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Martino

Built in the X-XI century. The structure is very simple. Inside there are traces of frescoes.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Donato

The building probably of the fifteenth century was restored in 1874 after the collapse of the ceiling.

Trani - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Orologio

Next to the church of San Donato, there is one of best preserved medieval towers built from the municipality on which stood a public clock. The Tower was the tallest building after the bell tower of the cathedral.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Francesco

Originally called of the SS Trinity, built in 1176 by the abbot of the Benedictine order Domenico Benincasa. It is one of the few Romanesque churches in Puglia with aligned domes and it is one of the few leading to count three.

Trani - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Nicola Piccinino

It was the barn of a certain Sabino who moved to pity, for the conditions in which he was, hosted a young pilgrim named Nicola traveling to Rome. He died soon after and it was proclaimed a saint.

Zapponeta - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Rivoli

The Tower of Rivoli was built in 1568 as the first coastal tower in the territory of Capitanta. In 1685, changes were made by the engineer Onofrio Papa. It is one of the best preserved Gargano towers.

Brindisi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Aragonese

The Swabian-Aragonese castle in Brindisi, built at the behest of Emperor Frederick II in 1227,is located on Liberty Street,in the historic city center. A beautiful old building of Swabian age that served as protection of the town

Brindisi - Churches and places of worship

La Chiesa di San Giovanni Sepolcro

The Church of St. John Sepulchre, in Brindisi, Puglia, is a charming building probably built in the twelfth century. In its interior there are interesting frescoes and a portal decorated with bas-relief.

Brindisi - Churches and places of worship

La Chiesa della Santissima Trinità

The Holy Trinity Church, also known as the Church of Saint Lucia, was erected in the twelfth century, there are interesting frescoes and a wooden crucifix in the interior. It's worth paying a visit to the crypt inside.

Brindisi - Fountains

Fontana de Torres

Built in 1619, on orders by the Spanish governor Pedro Aloysio de Torres, Torres Fountain, consists of a beautiful marble basin of probable medieval origin. A beautiful landmark worth a visit.

Foggia - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa delle Croci

A little out of town but very nice is the whole of the building of the Church of the Crosses. The five chapels, the church and the triumphant arch in a large green space were built in 700 by the Capuchin friars

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Portonuovo

The Portonuovo Tower was built in 1568, in Vieste. The building was built in square shape, with small windows with stone baskets. Currently, there are only a few traces left of the structure on the masonry.

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dei preposti

The Torre dei Preposti is a coastal tower located in the seaside resort of San Menaio, in the province of Foggia. The tower was built in the 14th century and after the work of the Spanish viceroy Don Pedro di Toledo it was reinforced in 1569. The tower consists of a trunk — pyramidal base surmounted by a two-level parallelepiped.

Vieste - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Gattarella

The Tower is of sixteenth-century origins. Its function, at the time, was defensive, which also allows you to admire the military architectural elements. Currently, only the ruins can be seen as the building has suffered serious damage over time.

Tricase - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Tutino

The Castle of Tutino was built in 1580, by Don Luigi Trane. Originally, the castle had nine towers, of which today only five are left. Currently, the best preserved part is the back, the one facing east. The structure passed into the hands of several owners, the last were the Caputo, who allocated space for tobacco processing until the sixties of the last century.

Turi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Marchesale Venusio

The Venusio Marchesale Palace was built between the 10th and 11th centuries in the historic center of Turi. The Venusio Marquises made changes during the 17th century, thus expanding the structure of the building. Today the Palace is called the “National Monument” and is home to cultural events, concerts, as well as banquets and receptions.

Tricase - Monumental Trees

La Quercia Vallonea

The Quercia Vallonea di Tricase is located in the beautiful area of Salento. He is 600 years old and is among the oldest specimens in Europe. Various stories and legends were born around the oak tree. It is one of the places of particular interest for tourists visiting this area.

Sannicandro Garganico - Churches and places of worship

Santuario San Nazario

The Sanctuary was dedicated to San Nazario, who stopped in the spring of thermal water right there where today the sanctuary is located, washing its feet and resting them on a marble stone. Currently, the stone is kept inside the Sanctuary, and is the reason for pilgrimage of many believers.

Soleto - Walls, towers and gates

Porta San Vito

The Porta San Vito was erected during the fourteenth century for reasons of defending the ancient city of Soleto. The structure is surmounted by a statue of the Madonna in stone. Today, the door is in excellent condition.

Taranto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Raimondello

The Castle of Raimondello dates back to the period of the fifteenth century. The castle tower was demolished in 1883. The Castle is the main monument of the town of Raimondello.

Taranto - Monuments

Monumento al Marinaio

The monument to the Sailor is dedicated to all sailors of the Italian Navy and is located in the new village of Taranto. It is made of bronze and is about seven meters tall. The monument was positioned to 'greet' the boats that crossed the canal that connects the Great Sea with the Small Sea. The monument is now located at the port of Taranto.

Toritto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Toritto

The Toritto Castle is thought to have been built in the Peuceta era. During the 15th and 16th centuries, a tower was added called the Norman Tower, which was declared, in 1938, a National Monument. Currently, the Castle is privately owned.

Torre Lapillo - Fountains

Fontana della Poesia

The Fountain of Poetry is recently built, in fact, dates back to 1993. It was built by the Pro Loco of Porto Cesareo and by the locals, who expressed the desire to have an easily accessible meeting place. At the center of the fountain is a bronze statue dedicated to a muse of poetry. It is enriched by a beautiful play of light present in the structure, and can be appreciated especially in the evening.

Torricella - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Medioevale

The Medieval Castle was built in 1070 by the will of the Fogliani family who used it as a private residence. It is currently owned by the Maramotti family. It has a U-shaped structure, and inside there is a small oratory dedicated to San Luigi. The interiors are not open to visitors.

Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo de Angelis

The palace dates back to the 18th century and, at the time, was owned by one of the most powerful families in the area. It is an elegant structure, consisting of a rustic masonry. On the façade, which offers a magnificent view, are clearly visible the family coats of arms. Currently, the building is not open to visitors.

Torre Santa Susanna - Archaeological Sites

San Pietro in Crepacore

It is assumed that the construction dates back to around the 7th - 8th century during the Lombard-Byzantine War, on the ruins of a Roman villa of the Augustan age, of which some parts were used architectural.

Torre Santa Susanna - Archaeological Sites

Frantoi Ipogei

Once a good part of the underground of Torre Antica was excavated and this, both for the friability of the rock, and for the need to recreate a dry and warm environment to facilitate the detachment of the oil from the ground pasta from olives. In these caves, created in the underground, were located the underground mills, called in the local terms “TRAPPITI”.

Ginosa - Archaeological Sites

Gravina di Ginosa

Gravina di Ginosa is a kenyon whose formation was determined by geographical, geological and climatic conditions.The anthropic attendance has been given it from at least 50,000 years ago.The site returned a tool industry dating back to the Middle Paleolithic, in addition to the numerous wildlife remains.

Barbarano del Capo - Churches and places of worship

Leuca Piccola

Leuca Piccola is a historical monument that belongs to the period between 1685 and 1709. It was used by pilgrims to celebrate the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Leuca. In 1988 the building was restored by the Municipal Administration whose main purpose was to protect many details such as the frescoes that decorate the entire monument.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Ipogeo dell'Oplita

The hypogeum of the Hoplite was built during the 4th century BC, and was excavated in a tuff bench, closed outside by two limestone slabs. The name of the archaeological site derives from the bas-relief that is located at the inside: a hoplite soldier, a warrior from ancient Greece on horseback who had the task of preceding the knight into battle. The square structure has a large dromos, and typical funeral elements. The current state of conservation is quite good, and it is open to the public.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Tempio di Giove Toro

The Temple dates back to the Roman period and was built at the behest of Herod Atticus. It was a majestic and well-maintained structure, but today only the remains of it are visible. In the neighboring area, a sculpture dedicated to Jupiter was discovered, from which the name of the Temple derives, while the name 'Taurus' means 'elevated area'.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Battistero San Giovanni

The ancient Baptistery dates back to the early Christian period, and was built around the 7th century. It is one of the oldest Apulian structures of a religious nature. Although over the years it was restored several times, it is currently not in an excellent state of preservation. Since 2000, the site became the subject of study and research at the University of Foggia.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Arco Traiano

The Trajan Arch was built in the second century, during the Trajan period, from which in fact it took its name. It is a brick structure, decorated with marble elements. The construction was restored several times, and with the restoration of 1911, the arch took on its present appearance.

Canosa di Puglia - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Casieri

Torre Casieri is a mausoleum dating back to the first century. The structure, better to say, what is left of it, has a square plan built in opus testaceum. The plant consists of three distinguishable levels, and inside is the tomb chamber. Over the years, the structure has undergone several changes.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Mausoleo Bagnoli

The Mausoleum Bagnoli dates back to the 2nd century, and is located on an ancient necropolis. It is a Roman cemetery plant, consisting of two different floors, connected together with a square of bricks. Noble characters of the time are buried under the mausoleum.

Canosa di Puglia - Bridges

Ponte Romano sull'Ofanto

The Bridge dates back to the Roman period, and served as a link between Daunia and Canosa. It rises above the great Ofanto River, and has a solid structure formed by five round arches. Over the years, the structure has undergone several restorations and today it is preserved in excellent condition.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Il Lapidario della Villa Comunale

The Lapidary dates back to the first century AD, and is part of the Villa Comunale, a construction of the '800. It is a white marble structure, built to decorate Viale Verdeggiante. On the lapidary there are inscriptions, and other archaeological elements of great historical importance such as columns, capitals and funeral reliefs.

Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Basilica Paleocristiana San Leucio

The Basilica dates back to the Roman period (2nd century AD), and its remains were discovered in 1925. The original nucleus of the structure was a Hellenistic temple, then transformed into a Christian basilica in the 5th century. It is assumed that the structure has been restored several times over the years, as it has more recent architectural elements than the date of construction. Today, only capitals, columns and mosaics characteristic of the time are visible.

Gravina in Puglia - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico Botromagno

The Botromagno Archaeological Park is the place of greatest interest in Gravina in Puglia because it houses the remains of a Neolithic civilization. Some painted and plastered tombs of the 5th century BC are visible from the ancient city and the remains of a villa from the 2nd- I century BC.

Tricase - Beaches

Spiaggia Marina Serra

Gallipoli - Beaches

Spiaggia Cotriero Beach

Taranto - Beaches

Spiaggia Monreve

Gravina in Puglia - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio

Funeral chapel of the Orsini family. In the presbytery perfect reduction of the dome of St. Peter, stands the altar by Francesco Guarino and a central altar inlaid in polychrome marble. The side altars in bicromes marble (s. XVII) are valuable

Galatina - Monuments

Basilica Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

The Franciscan Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, today a national monument: it was commissioned and made by Raimondello Orsini del Balzo and consecrated in 1391.

Conversano - Libraries and archives

Archivio Diocesano

The ADC (Diocesan Archive of Conversano) begins its historical journey from the 10th century (October 901) with over 400 scrolls already published (901-1397).

Gallipoli - Beaches

Lido le Canne

Taranto - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fortezza di Laclos

At the end of the eighteenth century, Napoleon had it built on the island of Sao Paulo. The fortress is a very important example of military architecture.

Altamura - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

An architectonic complex constituted of an ensamble of elements offering an armonic beauty. The original romanic-pugliese style is also named "federiciano" for the insights of Federico II.

Altamura - Archaeological Sites

La Grotta di Lamalunga e l'Uomo di Altamura

This cave is characterized by a system of carsic cavities and narrow tunnels. After a corridor of about 60 meters, you can see the surprising archaeologic finding known as the Man of Altamura, the fossil skeleton of a man.

Bari - Theaters

Teatro Petruzzelli

The largest private theater of Europe and for its size it is the fourth of Italy. It belongs to the Italian family Messeni Nemagna. Since the first season it hosted the greatest artists, and being a politeama, it gave rise to the most various kinds of entertainment. Created by merchants from Bari, Onofrio and Antonio Petruzzelli, originally from Trieste,it is the pride of the city and of the whole of Puglia. Destroyed in 1991 by a fire,it is now completely rebuilt.

Foggia - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Arpana o Porta Reale

The only remaining evidence of the five ports of entry and of the city walls in times of Frederick II. It is located in Via Arpi, the two side arches were added in the Second World War.

Lecce - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Parco

Located in the heart of Lecce, it is one of the most symbolic monuments of the city of the of medieval and Renaissance period. The tower, more than 23 meters high and built on three levels, is surrounded by a moat in which were bred bears.

Bari - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Normanno-Svevo

Fortress built in 1131, characterized by square towers above it and by a wide and deep moat.It's one of the beautiful examples of Norman rule in Italy.

Bari - Churches and places of worship

Basilica di San Nicola

Example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is one of the symbols of the city and houses the relics of St. Nicholas, stolen by some sailors from Turkey in 1087

Bari - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di San Sabino

It was erected in the eleventh century, after the destruction of the city occurred in 1156. Enriched from the famous mosaic of the sixth century AD is one of the best examples of Apulian Romanesque style

Bari - Historic Centres

Bari Vecchia

It is the oldest part of the town and is characterized by the presence of a maze of alleys and numerous churches and palaces.This area of Bari, in fact, owns most of the historical artifacts that have documented history.

Foggia - Theaters

Teatro Giordano

Built in '900, it has been recently restored in neoclassical style. Inside you can see four marble statues representing the royal era.

Foggia - Streets and Squares

Via Arpi

The ancient heart of Arpi, a city that existed before Foggia. In this area there are numerous palaces and churches as well as alleys and tunnels worth seeing

Leporano - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico di Saturo

Trani - Archaeological Sites

Scavi archeologici Santa Chiara