15/07/2022
The karst cave of Castellana is one of the most majestic. In fact, the cave is a real underground labyrinth. Located one kilometer from the town of Castellana Grotte. The entrance to the cave itself is a tunnel sixty meters long. The entire length of this complex is about three kilometers. Karst caves amaze with a large number of stalactites and stalagmites formed over three million years. You can go through the entire system in two hours, during which time you can enjoy the stunning views. The Castellana Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the world. Inside is a bust of Franco Anelli, the man who discovered and explored the stunning complex.
14/07/2022
City of Santa Maria di Leuca
For those who love nature and incredible scenery, the delightful town of Santa Maria di Leuca is a must. It is the junction of two seas - the Adriatic and the Ionian. The very name of the city is translated as "white", because in this place this color dominates everywhere. The tourist port in this town is one of the largest. The coast has rocky and sandy areas. It is interesting that stone pavilions that served for women are still preserved here. So, bathing, they were closed from men. The coast is interesting with mysterious and incredibly beautiful grottoes, which can be reached by fishing boats. Fans of legends and connoisseurs of beauty should definitely visit these places. Here on the cape is the lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca, opened back in 1866. The height is about forty-eight meters above the ground and one hundred and two meters above sea level. On the coast there are beautiful old villas built at the end of the nineteenth century especially for the rich. Also in the city you can visit the Church of Santa Maria de Finibus Terre, Tricase Forest and much more.
14/07/2022
City of Alberobello
The hallmark of Puglia is undoubtedly the city of Alberobello, located in the very south of Italy. In translation, the name means "tree" and "war". The fact is that for a long time there were whole oak groves here. Trees were actively used for the construction of reliable and powerful military mechanisms. This city is definitely worth a visit, here you can not only lie on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, but also provide yourself with vivid impressions.
13/07/2022
There is a Cathedral in the city called San Sabino, where the relics of Bishop Savin are located. The remains ended up in Bari in the ninth century. The modern building of the Cathedral makes an indelible impression. It was built between the end of the twelfth and the end of the thirteenth century. Previously, this place was the Cathedral of the Byzantine Empire, you can even see its remaining traces. During the reconstruction, the relics of the saint were located in the Basilica of St. Nicholas. The cathedral building itself is made in the Apulian-Romanesque style. The church is distinguished by a very strict interior decoration, perhaps only empores, the so-called stands, stand out.
13/07/2022
Basilica of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
The main attraction of Puglia in Italy, the capital of this region of Bari, for which tourists come there from all over the world, is the Basilica of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Here, starting from the year one thousand one hundred and ninety-seven, his relics are located. Saint Nicholas is one of the most famous saints. This applies to both Catholicism and Orthodoxy. He acts as the prototype of the beloved and well-known Santa Claus or Santa Claus. Being young, he helped poor people in every possible way, and then in the city of Peace he was recognized as a Christian bishop, where his life ended in the year 343. The basilica looks very beautiful and majestic. The ancient building is somewhat similar to a medieval citadel. Inside is not only the tomb of the miracle worker, but also the tomb of Bona Sforza, the famous Polish queen who was born in these places, the throne of Bishop Elijah. The Lviv Portal looks majestic. It is worth coming to Bari just for the sake of this miraculous and unique place.
