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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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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...

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...

Traditional Apulian recipes: orecchiette pasta with turnip tops

Orecchiette with turnip tops is one of the traditional dishes of Apulian cuisine, especially from the Bari area and province, but it is now appreciated throughout Italy. It is a very easy and quick first course prepared with this pasta format also called "recchitelle" in...

Ideas for a romantic weekend in Apulia

Do you want to surprise your sweetheart with a surprising and unforgettable gift? Then why not spend a weekend in the wonderful Puglia? A land rich in colors, flavors and a vast historical and cultural heritage, Puglia is easily accessible from any Italian location and presents a varied territory made up of...

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Leuca between faith and legends

Situated on the top of the promontory of Punta Meliso, in the extreme point of the heel of Italy, the Sanctuary Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae is one of the most important and evocative places of Christianity in Salento. It is a minor basilica that stands in the hamlet of Santa Maria di Leuca,...

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May 5, 2023
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Discovering the Trulli of Puglia

Those lucky enough to tour Apulia cannot help but notice the presence of stone buildings with very distinctive roofs. These are the famous trulli, whose name comes from the Greek word trullos, meaning dome. It is a type of building with a shape...

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May 5, 2023
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Panzerotti pugliesi: street food with a stringy heart

Panzerotti are a leavened preparation of Apulian cuisine, ideal to enrich an aperitif or a tasty appetizer. Born as a mostly humble dish, they have become a must of street food made in Puglia! They are small dough calzones stuffed with tomato and mozzarella...

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May 5, 2023
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Tiella barese: a rice, mussels and potatoes delicacy

Tiella barese a traditional dish from Puglia and in particular from the city of Bari, but it is prepared almost everywhere in the region. It is a typical dish made with potatoes, rice and mussels that is striking for its rich and tasty flavor. It is cooked in...