Sites & Sounds of Puglia

- A Land of Sea and Sun
- A Rich Cultural Heritage

- Local Festivals
- Simply Delicious

Puglia is full of interesting things to see and do and the people are warm and passionate - the most basic attempt to speak Italian will virtually guarantee you a warm and friendly reception.

Not surprisingly the Puglia region is favoured by many Italian holiday-makers for the range of delights it offers, from the culinary wonders served up in its many restaurants to a richness of art and history which bears testimony to the region’s rich mosaic of cultural influences.

SHOPPING
On a more modern footing, Puglia is a wonderful place to shop - from the chic to the antique the region caters for every taste. The markets of Alberobello and Grumo Apulla are of particular interest for those looking to bring back a souvenir of Puglia or an original Pugliese artefact. And the markets of Gallipoli and Copertino are rich in interesting antiques.

For discerning shoppers of fashion look no further than the chic boutiques of Bari, Lecce and Foggia.

Wine, olive oil and food products are also a prominent part of the Puglia economy.

During the summer months some towns hold their own outdoor antique markets. They stay open until at least midnight and are also a social occasion, combining wonderfully with that most Italian of pastimes, the passeggiata.

PLACES TO VISIT
(see also Local Festivals, A Rich Cultural Heritage and Simply Delicious)

There is a tremendous amount to see and do in Puglia - from indoor and outdoor theatre and concerts, to boat trips, walking, mountain biking, horseriding, or simply strolling through the many historic piazzas, soaking up the atmosphere.

The area is rich in Roman and Greek archaeological sites and there is an abundance of fine art and architecture to absorb.

Puglia boasts many historic theatres, art galleries and museums. Historic towns are dotted across the region and numerous castles and fortresses also house their own museums.

And indoor and outdoor concerts, ranging from classical, jazz, to rock and pop are held in most towns.

For nightlife the student-filled city of Lecce is very lively and Bari too has a wide choice of clubs, bars and restaurants.

Smaller towns such as Martina Franca come to life in the summer months when outdoor festivals and events go on until late at night.


Here are some of the more important galleries, museums and musical events:

Galleries and Museums

• Bari - Pinacoteca Provinciale
• Barletta - Museo Civico e Pinacoteca 
• Brindisi - Museo Archeologico Provinciale
• Conversano - Ciclo della Gerusalemme Liberata
• Fasano - Museo Nazionale di Egnazia
• Foggia - Museo Civico e Pinacoteca Comunale
• Gioia del Colle - Museo Archeologico Nazionale
• Gravina in Puglia - Pinacoteca Civica
• Lecce - Museo Archeologico Provinciale
• Lucera - Museo Civico "G. Fiorelli"
• Manfredonia - Museo Archeologico Nazionale
• Monte Sant'Angelo - Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari del Gargano
• Ruvo di Puglia - Museo Archeologico Nazionale
• Ostuni - Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale
• Squinzano - Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari del Salento
• Taranto - Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Concerts and Music Festivals
• Martina Franca: Festival della Valle D'Itria mid July-mid August