
Puglia


©Matt Munro/Lonely Planet
Overview
In Puglia, everything the Italophile craves is here in abundance: ancient towns, extravagant churches, seas of olives, olive-green seas and food to equal of anywhere else in Italy.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Puglia
You'll see Castel del Monte, an inhumanly exact geometric shape on a hilltop, from miles away. Mysterious and perfectly octagonal, it's one of southern…
Otranto
Mosaics, skulls, crypts and biblical-meets-tropical imagery: Otranto's cathedral is like no other in Italy. It was built by the Normans in the 11th…
Bari
Bari's signature basilica was one of the first Norman churches to be built in southern Italy, and is a splendid (if square and solid) example of Pugliese…
Lecce
It seems that hallucinating stonemasons have been at work on the basilica. Sheep, dodos, cherubs and beasties writhe across the facade, a swirling…
Lecce
Descend through Lecce's rich historical strata in this fascinating home-turned-museum, where sewerage excavations led to the chance discovery of an…
Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
Bari
Housed in a well-preserved 16th-century defensive bastion, this excellent museum reopened in late 2018 and features a superbly curated overview of the…
Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto
Taranto
Sitting unassumingly in a side street in Taranto's new town is one of Italy's most important archaeological museums, chiefly dedicated to the archaeology…
Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro
Brindisi
This 12th-century church, a brown bulk of Norman stone conforming to the circular plan the Templars so loved, is a wonderfully evocative structure,…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Puglia exemplifies the seductive allure of Southern Italy – plot your sojourn to pristine beaches, woodland trails, local feasts and other top highlights.
Read articleThings to Know
These top tips on safety and etiquette can help you plan your visit to Puglia in the south of Italy.
Read articleTransportation
What’s the best way to get around Italy’s “boot heel”? Read our guide to find out.
Read articleMoney and Costs
While on the rise in recent years, Puglia is still a relatively undiscovered destination for foreign visitors. Italians, though, have known for a very long…
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Puglia is an Italian vacation destination that can satisfy the whole family. Here are the region's best things to do with kids.
Read articleBest Road Trips
The best way to get around Puglia is definitely by renting your own set of wheels – here are five of the best drives in Italy's boot heel.
Read articlePlan with a local

Articles
Latest stories from Puglia
Filter by interest:

- Public TransportExploring Puglia by car, train, bicycle and your own two feet
Mar 30, 2024 • 4 min read
- Tips & Advice7 interesting places around the world that will pay you to move there
Jan 4, 2023 • 4 min read
Build a memorable collection
Get to the heart of Puglia with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance.
in partnership with getyourguide