That is not a typo in the title. It's a fact that the village of Putignano in the Puglia region can trace its Carnival celebrations back to the year 1394! That makes this year's edition precisely 626 years old.©facebook.com/carnevalediputignano/History of Carnival in Putignano Located in ...

Welcome to Puglia where history, art, culture, a beautiful landscape, and sea unite in one of Italy's most incredible regions. From the coast to the vast olive groves, from good food to hospitality: a perfect mix to make your holidays absolutely complete. In a land so full ...

Alberobello in Puglia is a magical place year-round, but at Christmastime, it becomes absolutely indescribable! Magical Alberobello Visiting Alberobello at this time of year is a unique experience to be enjoyed with family and friends. Walking through the streets of the historic center you can spend unique ...

   Also known as the “Florence of southern Italy”, Lecce enchants its visitors with its exuberant architecture and its old-world charm. In fact, the heart of Salento seems to be a place where time constraints do not exist, or rather, a city in which time seems ...

  ©gianttrees.orgThere is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Italian peninsula is synonymous with beauty. One could argue that everything in the bel paese is truly bellissimo. From its countless masterpieces housed in museums, churches and even city halls throughout the country; its cuisine and wine ...

   Salento is a sub-region of Puglia and includes the provinces of Lecce, part of Brindisi and Taranto. Among the wonders of Salento, set among the tuffo (tuff) rocks overlooking the sea, stands one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world. The Grotta della Poesia ...

The Tremiti Islands, also called the pearls of the Adriatic, constitute an archipelago that is part of the Gargano National Park. The islands are one of the most important tourist centers of the Puglia Region, awarded several times with the Blue Flag for its waters. ...

Once upon a time there was a siren called Leucasia, named for her white skin, who fell in love with a shepherd named Melisso; however, Melisso was already in love with Aristula. The annoyed siren took revenge, overwhelming the two lovers with waves unleashed by ...

Known as "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", Gallipoli (located in the southern part of the Apulian region) whose ancient name was 'Anxa', was named a UNESCO Heritage sight in 2015. The city was founded by ancient Greeks as a Messapic settlement, and the etymology ...

Muro Leccese is a small town located in the central-southern part of Salento just 33 km from Lecce. The Messapians were from Illyria and, beginning in the 6th century BC, began transforming the town into an urban center with their symmetrical dwellings along the main roads.It ...