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.

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.

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,…

Basilica of Saint Nicholas

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

Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce

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

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.

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.

Castellana Caves

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

Trani Cathedral

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

Lecce Cathedral

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

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…

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…

Otranto Cathedral

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

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…

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.

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…