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Italy holds claim to 58 UNESCO sites (the most of any nation), with 31 additional sites on the tentative list right now. It’s incredible; all that history and enlightenment from a country slightly larger than the state of Arizona. And it means that no matter how many times you’ve been to Italy, there’s always so much more to see, and do. While I do...

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“Sentiti a casa. Make yourself at home,” said Beppe, one of the owners of Panificio Di Gesù, as I stepped behind the counter and through the clear plastic curtains into the back of the bakery with my camera.  I was back in Altamura, a small inland city in Puglia, where I had lived for a winter as an au pair almost five years before. The southern It...

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I got off my flight in Bari around 8 PM on November 27th, 2017. Gerardo, my soon-to-be host dad, texted me saying he was waiting outside, but the kids were already asleep at home. My heart started to flutter with excitement. Gerardo, his wife Angela, their three kids and I had been video chatting for three months leading up to this moment, this mom...

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Looking for the best places to stay in Puglia? Look no further! In this guide I’ll share information about the best towns in Puglia to stay in, the best areas within these towns, and different accommodation options to suit different budgets. Puglia, also known as Apulia, is a region located in the southern part of Italy. It’s a popular destination...

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There are 60 agrifood products from Apulia region in the Pdo and Pgi basket: 38 wines and 22 foods. The sector as a whole generates an economic impact of 804 million euros in 2021 (+34.1% compared to 2020), and this figure places Puglia ninth overall among Italian regions in terms of value of Pdo and Pgi supply chains. According to data processed b...

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Apulia is Italy’s leading producer of durum wheat, with 360 thousand hectares cultivated and 10 thousand tons on an annual basis. However, these figures have declined significantly in the last three years: according to Istat data, there were only 344,700 hectares invested for a production of 6 million 877,000 quintals and a yield of 19.95 quintals...

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In recent months, the Pomodoro di Puglia Pdo specification was officially presented: the goal is the relaunch of the Foggia economy. The region accounts for almost all tomato production within the southern Italian supply chain with 15,527,500 quintals of processing tomatoes on an area of 17,170 hectares produced. The province of Foggia represents t...

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If you're moving to Puglia or considering a move there, here are the 10 best places to live in Puglia according to expats. Our list differs from a typical list of the best places to travel in Puglia. One expat explains, "If you are only here in the warm months, a seaside location may suit you well; but you might be interacting with a more transient...

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Located in the southeastern region of Italy, Molfetta is a beautiful coastal town known for its charming streets, stunning architecture, and rich history. The town’s name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word “melficta,” meaning “damaged by fire.” However, over the centuries, the town has risen from the ashes and is now a thriving hu...

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Charlotte and Emilio Stavrou’s wedding in Puglia, southern Italy, is the very picture of a picture-perfect destination wedding. Think long tables in a rustic courtyard, surrounded by trulli, dressed with local flowers and festooned with fairy lights. Of course, nothing is ever quite what it seems – more on the truth behind these dreamy, pared-back...

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