Apulia essentials

Apulia’s landscape is defined by its distinct architectural heritage, from the 13th-century octagonal Castel del Monte to the intricate Baroque facade of the Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce. The region contains significant religious landmarks, including the cave-shrine of San Michele on Mount Gargano and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari. Coastal highlights include the Romanesque seaside cathedral of Trani and the limestone cliffs of Polignano a Mare. Inland, the karst system of the Castellana Caves and the unique two-story Trullo Sovrano showcase the area's geological and vernacular history.

Apulia Essentials — Map

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Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte is a 13th-century citadel and castle situated on a hill in Andria in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

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The Sanctuary of San Michele

The Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic shrine on Mount Gargano, Italy, part of the commune of Monte Sant'Angelo,…

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Basilica of Saint Nicholas

The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a church in Bari, southern Italy, that holds wide religious significance throughout Europe…

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Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce

Basilica di Santa Croce is a Baroque style church that was completed in 1695 in Lecce, Apulia, Italy.

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Lama Monachile

A narrow pebble beach in Polignano a Mare, framed by high limestone cliffs and spanned by a Roman-era bridge on the Via Traiana.

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Trullo Sovrano

Built in the 18th century, this is the only two-story trullo in Alberobello. It currently serves as a museum of local history and traditions.

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Castellana Caves

The Castellana Caves are a karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia,…

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Trani Cathedral

Trani Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim in Trani, Apulia, south-eastern Italy.

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Lecce Cathedral

Lecce Cathedral is the cathedral of the city of Lecce in Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

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National Park of Gargano

Holds the last remains of the ancient woods that once covered the whole Europe, but also sunny beaches and summer resorts - do not miss…

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Castello Aragonese

The Castello Aragonese is a fortification in Taranto, Italy. Officially called the Castel San Angelo, it was built on the site of older…

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Otranto Cathedral

Otranto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Otranto, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.

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Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

The Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is a Catholic shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo, Province of Foggia, Italy, owned by the Order of…

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Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce

A 2nd-century AD Roman amphitheater located in Lecce's central square. Partially excavated in the 1930s, the site originally accommodated roughly 25,000 spectators.

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Norman-Swabian Castle

The Castello Normanno-Svevo or Norman-Swabian Castle, also known as the "u Castídde" in the Barese dialect, is a castle in the Apulian city…

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