| Puglia is a region located on the East coast of | | | | were trading centres with the rest of ancient |
| southern Italy. It is often known as the heel due | | | | Greece. Following the rule of the Romans was the |
| to Italy's aerial view resemblance to a knee-high | | | | invasion of the region by the Byzantines. The |
| boot. Many past rulers from years ago have used | | | | Spanish then took over from the Byzantines and |
| this region for a base location to try and control | | | | their influence of the region can still be seen. |
| both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. These days it is | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| a popular tourist destination because of its | | | | The region of Puglia is beautiful and packed with |
| beautiful coastline and natural scenery. | | | | sightseeing potential. However, the most |
| Travelling There | | | | impressive area is Trulli. This present day World |
| Flying is the best option for getting there as the | | | | Heritage Site is packed with domed buildings, and |
| region three airports (Bari-Palese, Brindisi and | | | | a unique look. For great architecture be sure to |
| Foggia). Good rail and road networks allow for | | | | visit Lecce and get a feel for its Baroque |
| frequent train and bus journeys. If you are | | | | attractiveness and 17th century architecture. |
| arriving from Greece then the ferries to Bari and | | | | Another place of particular interest is San Giovanni |
| Brindisi are a good choice. | | | | Rotondo. Here you can visit the remains of 'Santa |
| Accommodation Options | | | | Claus' at the Church of St Nicholas. |
| Puglia is a large region and so accommodation | | | | Shopping |
| options are plentiful. Hotels, campsites and | | | | As the region is so big the shopping varies at |
| guesthouses are the norm but why not make | | | | different places. The cities and towns of Puglia |
| your holiday a bit more of an experience and | | | | have big department stores, unique smaller shops |
| stay in a castle or a trullo that are found in the | | | | and supermarkets. Smaller parts of the region |
| Alberobello area. | | | | have more in the way of souvenir and, arts and |
| History | | | | craft shops. |
| The region of Puglia is home to many cities that | | | | |