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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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DA Louis Marino
- July 20, 2023
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Hollywood Stars Made in Puglia
That so many of the actors in the Hollywood star system have Italian origins is well known. In fact, the migratory movements that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led millions of Italians, especially in southern Italy, to move to the United States in search of a better life....
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DA Louis Marino
- July 18, 2023
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Bonfire festivals in Apulia: history of an ancient tradition
Bonfires in Puglia are one of the territory's oldest customs, carried on by local people for many centuries. To protect this form of celebration, the region has created the Apulia Fires Network, with the aim of promoting and enhancing a folkloric and distinctive trait...
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DA Louis Marino
- July 10, 2023
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Apulian folklore: the legend of the Zinzulusa Cave.
Apulia is characterized by its wide and varied historical and folkloric heritage, much like that of other southern Italian regions. This baggage includes many tales, legends, traditions, fairy tales and songs that tell of adventures, pranks, comic and tragic situations. Having been a territory of...
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DA Louis Marino
- July 7, 2023
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