Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in
the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and
Ionian Seas. Apulia was often invaded by both the ancient Greeks
and Romans. It was ruled by many foreigners including the
Byzantines, Goths, Lombards, Normans, Spaniards, and Turks.
Apulia's moment of greatest glory was in the Holy Roman Empire
during the 13th Century, when majestic Romanesque cathedrals and
palaces were built. This article presents the eastern and
usually southern part of Apulia. A companion article presents
the rest of the region including the administrative center of
Bari, the largest city in southern Italy.
Trulli are truly remarkable. They are human habitations in the
shape of beehives with a hole in the top to let the smoke
escape. To me they resemble giant limestone teepees. These
mysterious structures can be found in only one place in the
world, and that is eastern Apulia. The road linking the touristy
city of Alberobello and the historic town of Martina Franca with
its baroque and medieval architecture is peppered with trulli.
Some of them have been transformed into wineries, hardly
surprising given the local vineyards.
The small town of Castellana is known for the nearby caves;
Grotte di Castellana belongs to the largest network of caves in
all Italy. The port of Brindisi is a short ferry ride away from
Greece. You should stop by to see some historic churches, the
Duomo (Cathedral), and a Roman column dating back to the Second
Century.
Lecce has often been called "the Florence of the south." Its
architecture is mainly baroque. Make sure to see its historic
churches and the remains of a huge Roman Amphitheatre.
Otranto is the easternmost city in all of Italy. It was already
a major port in the days of the ancient Greeks. Some of the city
walls are still standing. Make sure that you visit the Spanish
Castello (Castle) and the Norman Catedrale (Cathedral). Then
take the coastal road to Leuca with its lighthouse and marina.
Apulia's classified foods include two Cheeses, Clementines,
Olives, and four Olive Oils. Be sure to see our companion
article I Love Touring Italy - Eastern Apulia for a sample menu
and more information on Apulia wines as well as an in-depth
examination of eastern Apulia's tourist attractions. The choice
of local wine is so great that before long you should find at
least one to your liking. And there's a fairly good chance that
it will be a bargain.
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