The region of Puglia is situated in the south-eastern part of Italy; almost the entire territory of the province is occupied by rich forests, olive groves and vineyards. Nature is truly impressive there. Tourists are attracted to these places with an abundance of natural attractions, extraordinary cuisine, numerous tour facilities and hospitality of the locals, who have kept good traditions and customs for centuries. …
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The most interesting historical landmarks of the region are trulli, unusual houses with high conical roofs, which are considered unique attractions of world scale. Traditional houses differ not only with their unusual appearance, but also with a peculiar way of construction. Surprisingly, those dry masonry structures have remain intact for hundreds of years. Travelers can admire those bright national symbols in …
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Every town of charming Puglia has amazing hotels and inns that will surprise guests not only with their good service, but also with their unique history. In the immediate vicinity of Fasano there is the unique historic hotel Masseria San Domenico occupying a medieval watchtower. Construction of the tower took place at the initiative of the Teutonic Order in the 14th century. Once it protected the town from Turkish …
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Puglia is famous for its beautiful beaches and picturesque resorts that will be ideal places for family vacations. Fans of beach holidays have to visit Gargano region, where popular resorts are situated. Vieste features the most amazing and well-equipped beaches. Close to the coast loom high limestone cliffs, so the former is a continuous series of cozy and peaceful grottos. Marina di Andrano also offers a relaxing …
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The national cuisine of Puglia is very simple, but no less interesting and attractive. They produce one of the best olive oils in the world; it is an indispensable component of almost all national dishes. A huge amount of wheat is grown in Puglia, so products of white flour are also important components of the national menu. Other indispensable elements of the menu are seasonal vegetables. Traditional Italian pasta …
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Craft and culinary traditions form a great part of Puglia region's culture. During their vacations, travelers can witness the most unusual festivals and events that differ much from events in any other region of Italy. Puglia is ranked first in the country in grape harvesting and is the champion of the country for the production of wine. The recipe of some wines has remained unchanged for hundreds of years that make …
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Italy - moving around the country
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Italy has an extremely developed air network. There are many airports in the country, including helicopter landing stations, and air bases. Most airports are working to transport passengers and have international status (designed for the reception and transit of passengers from the near and far abroad).The largest aerial harbor in Italy is the Da Vinci Airport. At the moment, four terminals are successfully operating within its territory. The airport is located about twelve kilometers from Rome. You can get to the airport by means of public transportation or by taxi service. Please note that free buses and even underground electric trains run between the terminals.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Italy
On the eve of the Catholic Epiphany in Italy, La Befana is celebrated, the main character of which is Epiphanius, a kind old woman. Upon giving, according to legend she, along with the magi, was to accompany the baby Jesus, but was delayed, and they went without her. Now she is looking for him, going into each house and giving out gifts, hoping to find the baby. The image of Epiphany is rather unfriendly; she wears a pointed hat and flies on a mortar. To make the festival more interesting, acrobats in old-fashioned costumes perform incredible tricks on special ropes. In addition to the masquerade, games and dances are arranged, in which anyone can take part. At the end of the celebration, guests can see the most beautiful fireworks. La Befana is held on the same day as the "Parade of Three Kings" in Spain, on January 5.
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