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Puglia Italy Travel Articles
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your trip to Puglia! Pugliais
the Italian name for this region, though it is often referred to as Apulia
in English. This long strip of land on the Adriatic comprising the "heel" of
Italy has a unique landscape devoid of mountains and covered by plains
and hills. Farms devoted to vineyards, olive trees and vegetables are
separated by neatly constructed stone walls. The giant ancient olive trees,
several feet in diameter, twisted and towering, are startling. The area
surrounding Alberobello
is dotted with trulli.
These small conical buildings, first built in the 13th century, are
created out of limestone and unique to Puglia. Puglia's sandy beaches
are a big draw; three-quarters of the region borders the
sea. Puglia's strategic location made it a target for conquering and
colonization by Byzantines, Saracens, Greeks, Romans, Normans,
Swabians, Turks and Spaniards, among others.
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Borgo Egnazia: Puglia Resort Where Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Married
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Latest Puglia Travel Tips From Our Blog
Recipe from Puglia: Cicoria e Fave (Cichory Puree with Fava Beans)
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A Lesson in Pugliese Cooking (April 2013)
Our cooking class is in a whitewashed former stable with a lipstick-red door, called Stalla del Prete, featuring a wood-fired oven dating from 1500. Our three-hour morning class includes lots of hands-on participation, demonstrations and lunch afterward. . . .
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You Can't Beat Their Meat: Visit A Braceria in Puglia (June/July 2012)
The fornello began as many great Italian traditions do, with great ingredients and a simple gesture of kindness. The livestock in the Murgia feed off beautiful grass, wild herbs, ancient bitter greens, and almost all of it just there for the eating. This lifestyle for the animal creates flavorful cuts of beef and lamb that are very lean and quite expensive. . . .
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Two Puglia Insiders Share Their Tips (June/July 2012)
On my recent visit to Puglia, I spent a few days with Southern Visions Travel, run by Puglia native Antonello Losito, and his fiancée Laura Giordano, who teaches cooking. They share their tips for best dishes, restaurants and festivals in Puglia. . . .
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Sisters Share Their Private Puglia Italy
A guide to the region Puglia - where to eat the freshest seafood to which seasonal events - such as a Christmas nativity scene and huge annual bonfire - should be on your list of musts when you visit the enchanting region of Puglia. . . .
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Noteworthy Italy Hotel Openings
Check out these new digs in Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany. Lots of new Italy hotels are opening up and we at Dream of Italy have all the info you need. . . .
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Puglia's Bounty Awaits Food Lovers
Find out why Puglia, of all Italian cities, is famous for its unique cuisine, including bread, pasta, olive oil, vegetables and other culinary delights. Puglia produces one third of Italy's olive oil. . . .
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A Quick Puglia Italy Travel Primer
Looking for a nice destination in southern Italy? We have the scoop on location, major cities, weather and history of the "heel" of Italy - Puglia. If you haven't been here yet, now is the time to check out our tips. . . .
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Lecce: Puglia's Crown Jewel
Explore Lecce, reffered to by many as "the Florence of the South" and "the Athens of Puglia." It's famous for its golden Baroque architecture. Read on for our expert tips on where to go and what to do in Lecce. . . .
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Castles, Cathedrals, Caves: Highlights of Puglia
Explore the natural and architectural wonders of Puglia in Alberobello, Altamura, Castel del Monte, Castellana, Cisternino, Grottaglie, Lecce, Martina Franca, Monte Sant'Angelo, Ostuni, Pogliano a Mare, Salvetteri di Fasano, San Giovanni Rotondo, and Trani . . .
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Noteworthy Travels: Puglia Edition
Seen all the major sites in Puglia? Looking to try something different? Here were give our expert advice on how to experience Puglia by taste, by bike, and on foot with these unique Puglia tour ideas. . . .
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