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Unique in the world because of its natural beauty, the Belpaese has been inhabited since time immemorial, and has seen the birth on its territory varied many towns, villages and cities, that over the millennia have grown, evolved and expanded, but always respecting and preserving the original places of meeting and social gathering. Today these anci...

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Terra cotta, earthenware, majolica, porcelain—Italian ceramics come in many forms. And while everyone knows that ‘Made in Italy’ denotes quality, you might not realize how many traditions there are when it comes to the creation of tabletop and other design items. That’s because Italian ceramic traditions have historically been—and still are—regiona...

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The nearly 800 pieces “of exceptional rarity and inestimable value” date as far back as the sixth century BC, according to the Carabinieri police force’s tutela patrimonio division in charge of protecting cultural heritage. The finds including stelae, amphorae and other works, which came from clandestine excavations in Puglia in Italy’s southeast....

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The Susumaniello wine grape would have disappeared if a family of Apulian winemakers didn't intervene. Now, it's destined to become just as famous as Negroamaro or Primitivo.  Susumaniello is widespread in the Brindisi area, finding its best expression in the sandy soil, constant ventilation, and brackish air of the area overlooking the sea of Sale...

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At the southernmost tip of the Italian heel is a destination on the rise: Salento. The lush Mediterranean peninsula, surrounded by brilliant blue waters and covered in fields of sweet-smelling wildflowers, couldn’t be more picturesque. With a collection of coastal towns that each embody that quintessential Italian charm, Puglia is the perfect place...

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The association Demoskopika paints a pretty and successful picture for tourism in Italy during this summer. In fact, it estimates that at least 39 million Italians will travel through their country, which is a 12% increase compared to 2020. Meanwhile, the estimates for foreign visitors suggest an increase of 16,2%, or 166 million travelers. Accordi...

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Horace, the great Latin poet of the 1st century BC, while travelling to Brindisi, described the bread of Altamura as “the best by far” and so appetising that “wise travellers carry a load on their shoulders for later”: i.e. a bread for export. The discovery of Pane di Altamura by the Romans, accustomed to stodgy, indigestible barley bread, soon ele...

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Turi, and the whole area around Bari, has cultivated cherries for more than a century. Soil and micro-climate is what makes them special. At the beginning of the 1900s, the vast majority of cherries produced in Turi and in other areas of Puglia was sulfurized and sold on the northern Italian and international markets. The cherries from Turi were of...

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Castel del Monte, thanks to its location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of its layout and its perfectly regular shape, is a unique masterpiece of medieval architecture that reflects the humanistic ideals and broad education of its founder: Frederick II. The castle is a cultural site of "outstanding universal value" thanks to the perfe...

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After more than a year of being homebound, travel enthusiasts are finding themselves torn when thinking about how to approach their 2021 and 2022 trips. On one hand, cabin fever has gripped us all and we can’t wait to hop on the next plane to….well, anywhere, really; on the other hand, the thought of crowded cities and indoor museums and sites pack...

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