The regional capital, Bari is a city that fascinates with its perfect balance of modernity and tradition. Its historical centre, known as Bari-Vecchia, is a labyrinth of narrow, picturesque alleys where time seems to stand still. It is home to treasures such as the Basilica of San Nicola, a place of pilgrimage for the faithful,…

A place built on and in stone, defying the laws of architecture and town planning Matera is not an Apulian city; it is part of the neighbouring Basilicata region. Nevertheless, in our suggestions of the best places to visit, the ‘city of stone’ cannot be missing, a remote, timeless place with an evocative charm that…

The capital of the Salento, Lecce, is better known as the ‘Florence of the South’ for its artistic richness and the city's typical architectural style - Lecce Baroque, characterised by the use of a type of porous tuff that hardens over time, taking on a golden colour A common denominator of Baroque exuberance, pietra leccese…

Polignano a Mare, perched as it is on a rocky spur overlooking the crystal clear waters Polignano a Mare seems to literally dive into the Adriatic, perched as it is on a rocky outcrop overlooking the waters By far the best known spot in town is Lama Monachile, a cove famous for its emerald green…

Alberobello is the world capital of trulli (over 1,500 trulli) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural uniqueness. Trulli are ancient dry-stone constructions with unmistakable conical roofs, typical of the Apulian peasant tradition, whose origins date back to prehistoric times. The construction technique ensures an environment insulated from the cold of winter…

The white town par excellence, so nicknamed because of its characteristic whitewashed houses, is a belvedere perched on three hills and very close to the sea. Ostuni, a wonderful medieval town, is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime The colour white, which today in a certain sense is a fad, was instead a…