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Apulian festivals: the most important events in the region

Apulian Celebrations and Traditions List of Apulian festivals Whether it is the Gargano, Salento or the Murge, every area of Apulia has to offer plenty of festivals and village festivals in which Apulian traditions are celebrated. Every year there are so many events both in summer...

DA Louis Marino
August 5, 2023
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The pizzica: the Salento dance between history and folklore

The pizzica is a particular type of folk dance that is widespread in Apulia, especially in the provinces of Lecce, Brindisi, Taranto and Bari, but also in parts of Basilicata. Its name seems to be intertwined with that of the more famous tarantella, both musically and...

DA Louis Marino
August 4, 2023
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Superstitions and rituals still rooted in Apulian culture

As in most regions of Italy, Puglia has kept alive a wide repertoire of superstitions and folk rituals, passed down from father to son for generations. While some of these legends and beliefs are legacies of a past with mystical and...

DA Louis Marino
August 2, 2023
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Lecce: how to have fun in the city in the company of children

Lecce is the main urban center of Salento, one of the areas of Apulia with the highest tourist numbers because of its white sandy beaches and crystal clear, uncontaminated sea. The capital of the province of the same name, it lies at the center of the Salento peninsula. The city has ancient Messapian origins and...

DA Louis Marino
August 1, 2023
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Otranto Castle: a glimpse of Puglia in the work of Horace Walpole

The Castle of Otranto, in English The Castle of Otranto, is a work by writer Horace Walpole and is commonly considered the first Gothic novel in literature. The story told takes place in the Salento town of Otranto. Thanks to Walpole, a whole genre of great...

DA Louis Marino
July 29, 2023
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Pinocchio: the Apulian locations of Matteo Garrone's masterpiece

Pinocchio is one of the latest films made by director Matteo Garrone. The 2019 film is based on Collodi's novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" and has been a hit with audiences and critics alike. In fact, the film work received no less than 15 nominations for the David di Donatello Awards of the...

DA Louis Marino
July 28, 2023
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The best dishes of traditional Apulian cuisine

Apulian cuisine, like that of other Italian regions, can boast a very rich range of dishes that stand out for their authenticity and deliciousness. In fact, these traditional dishes are prepared with ingredients from the local area, the result of the passion and imagination of the people of the...

DA Louis Marino
July 27, 2023
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Apulia: the 10 places to visit at least once

Castel del Monte In Apulia there are many buildings of immense historical value, such as the Castel del Monte in Andria. It is a truly wonderful building, both because of its distinctive architecture and because of the mysterious stories and tales around the Knights Templar order. It is about...

DA Louis Marino
July 26, 2023
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Discovering Vieste: the legend of Pizzomunno and Cristalda

Vieste is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Gargano area. Repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag for the quality of its waters and bathing facilities, today it is a favorite destination for visitors who want to explore the Gargano. One of the symbols of the Apulian town is without...

DA Louis Marino
July 22, 2023
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Bauxite Lake in Otranto: the body of water of incomparable beauty

Otranto's Bauxite Lake is one of Puglia's hidden gems. In fact, although little known, it is among the most fascinating and picturesque natural attractions in the region. When one arrives on this body of water, one has the impression of being in one of those great parks...