Attractions

In the heart of the Gargano National Park, Mattinata sits on two hillsides, surrounded by olive groves and forests, and bathed by the Adriatic Sea. This is a land of cliffs and orchids, with some 83 species of the splendid flower growing in the area.

The Sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2011, is located in the heart of Monte Sant'Angelo. The Sanctuary is a precious evidence of Lombard art in Italy. It is one of the world's most celebrated holy places dedicated to the Archangel Michael, it stands on high ground on what was once the Via Sacra Langobardorum.

The pearl of Daunia, a beautiful village located on a hill, in the province of Foggia, overlooks Puglia, Campania and Basilicata from a strategic position.

The largest saltpans in Italy, and one of the most extensive in the entire Mediterranean basin, it's made up of a vast expanse of still water divided into pools for the production of sea salt.

This fascinating castle built by Frederick II is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, a symbol of Puglia and, since 1996, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The imposing byzantine-style Colossus of Barletta, made of bronze, stands a few steps away from the Basilica del Santa Sepolcro.

The collection of works by Giuseppe De Nittis from Barletta, who lived during the nineteenth century and worked as an artist in France in connection with famous artists such as Degas, Manet, Morisot and Caillebotte, is now in the Giuseppe De Nittis Municipal Art gallery inside the baroque building, Palazzo Marra on level 2, while on the first level works from the 800s are exhibited.

Built by the Normans and redesigned over the centuries by the Swabians, Angevins and Aragonese, Barletta Castle is a treasure-trove of history and culture.

Trani's iconic Cathedral, mirrored in the water of the Adriatic Sea, is one of the most beautiful examples of Puglia's Romanesque architecture.

One of Southern Italy's Swabian castles, the Castle of Trani was the place where Manfred of Sicily (son of Frederick II) celebrated his wedding to Helena Angelina Doukaina.

Casale Zappino, from "Sappinus" a medieval Latin word indicating a species of pine, is one of most suggestive farmstead of Bisceglie. 
In the farmstead there is still the medieval church and the wall enclosure. 

The Dolmen La Chianca, in Bisceglie, is regarded as one of the most important in Europe for its size and beautiful form. It is an important well-preserved funerary monument, that can be admired in Lama Santa Croce, surrounded by the countryside.

Bisceglie Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral. Peter II of Trani began to build the cathedral in 1073, which he dedicated to his namesake, Saint Peter. Building was completed in 1295.

In the heart of Ruvo's historic centre, the Co-Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is an important treasure trove of art housing valuable historical artefacts.

The Dolmen of San Silvestro, surrounded by the green countryside of Giovinazzo, is a tomb with the form of a tunnel, made of monoliths dating back to the Bronze Age.

The Castle was originally built by the Normans in the 12th century, but was later destroyed in 1156. Frederick II it rebuilt between 1233 and 1240, transforming it into one of the region's most interesting fortresses, mainly thanks to its strategic position. A fascinating example of medieval construction, it also retains elements that were added in successive extensions.

 

A stunning example of Puglia's Romanesque architecture, the Pontifical Basilica of San Nicola in Bari is one of southern Italy's major pilgrimage destinations and a symbol of the union between East and West.

The most prestigious cultural building in Bari and Puglia, the Teatro Petruzzelli is Italy's fourth biggest theatre and the largest private theatre in Europe.

Known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic", Polignano a Mare is the ideal place to plunge into uncontaminated waters and explore a picturesque historic centre by the sea.

Lovely beaches and an old town centre full of art and history make Monopoli one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic coast.

Preserved inside karst sinkholes in the territory of Upper Murgia, are the remains of an intact human skeleton dating back to the Paleolithic.

The town centre of Gravina in Puglia has a hidden part: under the inhabited area, there is a well-kept underground world, with tunnels, cellars, stone churches, granaries, seventeenth century ovens.

The Alta Murgia National Park is the last example of Mediterranean steppe and contains drystone buildings, fortified masserie (farmsteads) and the magic of Castel del Monte.

An expanse of trulli (traditional drystone huts) gives Alberobello its unique, inimitable skyline, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trulli (traditional drystone huts) enclosed by vineyards and olive groves stretch as far as the eye can see - this is the authentic side of the Itria Valley.
In the heart of Itria Valley lie fascinating villages like Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Cisternino. 

The Egnazia Archaeological Park is a wonderful site full of extraordinary artefacts from the Messapian and Roman eras.

Putignano, an agricultural centre with several karst caves, is the hometown of the most ancient Carnival in Europe, an event which draws the attention of many people thanks to the wonderful floats.

In the heart of Itria Valley there is the biggest zoo of Italy (about 200 different animal species). The park is surrounded by 140 hectares of Olive trees, a perfect combination of nature and fun for the joy of adults and children.