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Il successo di una cerimonia dipende, infatti, dalla scelta della location e dalla capacità dei suoi organizzatori di esaltarne il fascino naturale con un allestimento magistrale. Nei suoi 20mila chilometri quadrati la regione offre una grande varietà di scenari magici e panorami mozzafiato. Palazzi storici, masserie antiche, trulli, pagliare immerse negli ulivi secolari, muretti a secco, pale di Fico d’India e spiagge selvagge sono luoghi semplicemente perfetti per il destination wedding e non solo.
When speaking of Puglia, it is necessary to identify at least 10 places that characterize the history, culture, and landscape of this territory. Choose the destination of your event.
Roman, medieval, and Renaissance art and history mix in this city,
unsurprisingly defined by many as “the Florence of the south”. The capital of Salento is a must for those visiting Puglia, who will be impressed by the excesses of Baroque, which especially characterizes the Basilica of Santa Croce.
The majestic central rose window, decorated by sculpted bay leaves and berries, is itself an enchantment.
The whole of the historic centre shimmers with the beautiful reflections from the Lecce stone with which it was built. Baroque churches abound. Not to be missed are the Duomo with its 72-meter-high bell tower, the Palazzo Vescovile, and the Seminary. The theatre and the second century amphitheatre, which at the time housed almost 14 thousand spectators, date back to Roman times.
The heart of Lecce is in the “elegant living room” that is Piazza Sant'Oronzo, which houses the column of the patron saint, the Palazzo del Seggio (known as “Sedile”, the chair) and the churches of San Marco and Santa Maria delle Grazie.Given the presence of many university students, nightlife at weekends is quite lively.
Salento is renowned all over the world for being the mecca of summer entertainment. Its international success is the result of a truly effective tourism marketing strategy.
Every year the heavenly beaches of the peninsula on both sides, Ionian and Adriatic, host thousands of Italian and foreign tourists. So much so that the accommodations often record overbooking.
As for enchanting landscapes, Salento offers plenty of choices however, some destinations are a must: Gallipoli, known as the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea” with a rich nightlife; Otranto with its precious old town overlooking a pristine beach; Santa Maria di Leuca, crossroads between the two seas with its nearby sanctuary; and the delightful Castro perched on the coast.
From Pescoluse to Punta della Suina, from Porto Badisco to San Foca, there are many beaches that, thanks to their crystal-clear waters, have won first-class awards by Legambiente. Do not miss out on a tour of the sea caves, such as the Zinzulusa, the Grotta del Diavolo, or the Grotta Verde, even better if by boat.
When arriving in Otranto, you will be in the most easterly point of Italy. The city faces the Adriatic and has its beating heart in the majestic Aragonese Castle, surrounded by defensive walls and a moat, which together with the ramparts, the dungeons, and the towers, warrant a visit.
Otranto is the city of the martyrs. It has a mysterious charm inherited from its history, well visible in the Eleventh century Cathedral. The Church is the summary of a variety of different architectural styles, with Byzantine, early Christian, Romanesque, and even Baroque elements. It owes its fame to the massacre of 1480 when the Turks, after a few days of siege, conquered the city exterminating numerous prelates and civilians who had taken refuge in the interior, and who are now remembered as the 800 Christian martyrs.
Today Otranto is one of the most appreciated destinations in Puglia for its charm and for the characteristic old town, made of narrow streets full of tourists and shops, which becomes very lively in summer.
Not far from the city centre are the Alimini lakes, surrounded by unspoilt nature, and the splendid Bay of the Turks, a beach so called because there landed the Turks before invading the city. The entire area has a landscape so rich that is has been included, by the Italian Environment Fund, in the list of 100 places to safeguard in Italy.
Halfway between the city of Bari and the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto is another area of Puglia renowned for its enchanting landscape and culinary tradition: the Valle d'Itria, which includes Locorotondo, Cisternino, and Martina Franca. Of striking beauty is a landscape made of expanses of olive groves, dry stone walls, and cacti. The valley is home to some of the most well-known traditional culinary products such as capocollo and bombette.
One of the most beautiful villages in Italy is to be found here, Locorotondo. with its characteristic white houses with pointed roofs (the “cummerse”), and the majestic Church of San Giorgio Martire with the almost 50-metre-high belltower.
Also known for the Church of San Nicola and the clock tower, Cisternino offers an exceptional panoramic view over the valley. One of the main attractions is however, the food, or rather the grilled meat cooked in the many butcher shops that have become open-air restaurants. A must are bombettes and the local sausages. Not far is Martina Franca, with its church of Sant'Antonio, the Ducal Palace in Baroque style, and the Basilica of San Martino.
The journey in Puglia must start from its capital and its historic centre, with its impressive Basilica of San Nicola, an example of Romanesque architecture. The Church is known because its crypt holds the relics of the patron saint of the city, Saint Nicholas, and is considered a place of worship for both Catholics and Orthodox.
Among the many churches in the centre noteworthy is the Cathedral of San Sabino where at each summer solstice the sun rays illuminate the rose window of the facade.
Essential is also a tour of the streets of Bari Vecchia, to discover the aromas and flavours of the Apulian culinary tradition. In the houses that overlook the alleys women still make orecchiette by hand on the traditional wooden boards or fry the irresistible panzerotti.
Do not miss the Fort of Sant'Antonio Abate with the ancient walls, and a passeggiata on the promenade, where to be conquered by the Art Nouveau Palaces, and the colours of the sunset on the Adriatic.
One of the symbols of Puglia is the trullo: a small structure of whitewashed limestone topped by a conical roof. Most of the trullis are in the Itria Valley, and especially in Alberobello, a village full of charm and mystery which continuously attracts thousands of visitors.
The Trulli and Alberobello, unsurprisingly, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
The Monti area of the town alone hosts over 1000 trullis, of all kinds and shapes, aligned along the edges of the streets. Some can be visited inside. Many trulli, originally private homes, today have become typical restaurants, souvenir shops or even hotels, an unusual location where to spend a night or an unforgettable holiday.
Ostuni, the “white city” perched on a hillside and that stands out in between the blue of the sea and the sky, seems like a piece of Greece in Salento. Do not miss its winding streets and whitewashed houses that look like small bonbons. The town is one of the most popular destinations of the Salento peninsula; an uplifting place where you can breathe a perennial atmosphere of peace and relaxation.
The old town is surrounded by ancient walls with two still-intact ancient gates: Porta Nova and Porta San Demetrio.
A visit must include the fifteenth century Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which boasts the second largest rose window in Europe. The city abounds with charm, including the nearby beaches that are worth a visit: Torre Guaceto, Torre Pozzelle, Rosa Marina, and Creta Rossa, among others.
The Trulli and Alberobello, unsurprisingly, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
The Monti area of the town alone hosts over 1000 trullis, of all kinds and shapes, aligned along the edges of the streets. Some can be visited inside. Many trulli, originally private homes, today have become typical restaurants, souvenir shops or even hotels, an unusual location where to spend a night or an unforgettable holiday.
If visiting Puglia do not miss the luxuriant and wild nature that characterizes these islands with its Caribbean waters, pearls of Puglia and the Adriatic.
The archipelago consists of five islands: San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa, characterized by enchanted coves and pebble beaches.
San Domino and San Nicola are the only inhabited islands; Cretaccio and Capraia can be discovered on foot, while to visit Pianosa, which is part of a Marine Reserve, special authorizations are required.
The waters surrounding the islands teem with colourful fish and curious shapes: a real paradise for divers and snorkelers who will enjoy discovering the underwater caves and even the wrecks of ancient boats.
Around Capraia there are the most spectacular diving spots, such as Punta Secca and Cala dei Turchi, Cala di Sorrentino and Cala Pietra del Fucile, which can be easily reached by boat or aboard a dinghy. All the coves and bays of the Tremitihave breathtaking, unmissable views and, for this reason, are very popular in summer.
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