Puglia a land of conquest and domination. The castles, true masterpieces of architecture, including the Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the numerous watchtowers that dot the southern coast. Then there are the noble palaces, the historic quarters, the squares, symbols of power, site of everyday living.
Puglia land of art. The cities and smallest towns hold sumptuous historical buildings, expressions of Renaissance and Baroque art that today house art libraries, museums, and picture galleries.
Puglia land of faith and age-old traditions. Basilicas, cathedrals, and sanctuaries are all different artistic manifestations of faith; then there are the feasts of patron saints, local festivals, and suggestive historical re-enactments that renew ancient customs and traditions annually.
Puglia cradle of civilization. Remains of ancient civilizations stand witness to the prehistoric and medieval populations in these lands, who left traces that can still be found today in important archaeological parks and leading municipal museums.
Puglia land of ancient crafts. In small villages and large cities alike, the work of craftsmen still lives in splendid artistic creations that are made today with the same techniques as ages ago. There are the famous earthenware whistles of Rutigliano, laces of the Gargano, ceramics of Grottaglie, and the objects carved in the Salento of local stone, with wrought iron and papier mâché.