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