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Alberobello
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello is known for its 14th-century trullis (stone houses with conical-shaped roofs). The charming village is the only place outside of Turkey that has this style of architecture. Indagare can tell you the best time to...
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Gallipoli
This port city harbors a beautiful old town with rambling lanes. A fortified wall separates the old town from the long strip of beach that fronts the crystal-clear Ionian Sea. Be sure to stop at Blanc design shop (Via XXIV Maggio; 39-0833-263-499),...
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Grotte della Poesia
This site on the Adriatic Sea, not far from Lecce, is one of the most beautiful natural pools in the area. It is a must for swimmers and cliff jumpers.
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Grotte di Castellana
These caves, which formed more than 90 million years ago in the Itria Valley can be combined with visits to Alberobello and Polignano. Indagare can arrange a tour, which takes visitors more than 60 meters below ground to see the...
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Lecce
This historic city is often referred to as “Florence of the South” due to its elaborate Baroque architecture and collection of elegant shops (the town specializes in ceramic production) and restaurants. Don’t miss the Lecce Cathedral and the Church of...
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Matera
Set in a canyon, this city is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-protected historical district called the Sassi. A prehistoric troglodyte (cave dwelling) settlement, the neighborhood of homes was created from habitations dug into the rocks. People lived in caves...
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Monopoli
This quintessential Italian coastal village has a picturesque fishing port and old town that fronts a narrow rocky beach. The best way to absorb the charming atmosphere is by wandering the cobblestone streets, visiting the Neoclassical cathedral and admiring the...
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Ostuni
Wander the narrow streets of the "white city" built on a hill and take in the sites, including the late Gothic-style cathedral with its collection of art and 12th-century parchments, along with Piazza della Liberta, the 20-meter-high column of Sant'Oronzo...
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Otranto
Located in the Lecce province, Otranto is one of Puglia’s most vibrant towns. Its pedestrian-only historic center is home to a handful of lovely shops with regional handicrafts, as well as a stunning cathedral and charming restaurants. Don’t miss a...
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Polignano a Mare
This cliffside coastal town is known for the poetry that is written on doors, walls and squares throughout its winding cobblestone streets. It is also home to a Roman bridge and a deep cove with a beautiful rocky beach and...
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Santa Maria di Leuca
At Salento's southernmost tip lies the sanctuary of the Basilica De Finibus Terrae ("end of the land"), which was consecrated in 343 A.D. It has a lovely panoramic view of the harbor and the bay of Leuca. Its iconic lighthouse...
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The Salento
The famed heel to Italy’s boot, the Salento region is an undiscovered gem thanks to its olive grove–laden landscape, preserved Baroque buildings and picturesque beaches dotted with lagoons, grottoes and dramatic white cliffs. The peninsula splits the Adriatic and Ionian...
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Capri
Despite its jet-set status, Capri is also an ethereal, soulful island with especially stunning, fragrant landscapes. In some ways, one need only look to Capri’s past and present visitors to understand that the island is a place that’s at once...
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Sicily
Nearly the size of Massachusetts, Sicily is the Mediterranean’s largest island. Its many different regions offer a wealth of exploration, from the vibrant city of Palermo to the bucolic corners of the southeast.
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Rome
Rome is a place where ancient history and contemporary life breezily coexist, where you can sip cocktails at a trendy bar while gazing upon a temple colonnade from the year 145 (that would be at Salotto 42, on Piazza della...