Enjoy this enchanting journey, tracing a cultural and naturalistic path brimming with surprises and allure, from the Adriatic to the Ionian coast. This itinerary unveils extraordinary sites of rare beauty, including the world's tiniest Italian-style theater, a place adorned with thousands of dinosaur footprints, captivating archaeological museums, and majestic castles. Immerse yourself in the realm of art and craftsmanship, where the ancient process of ceramic craftsmanship unfolds, alongside the remarkable genetic conservation site of the Martina Franca donkey.
Hidden treasures: exploring Apulian coastlines, Magna Grecia, Murgia and Ravines
Points of interest
Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
The St. Scholastica Archaeological Museum, in Bari’s historical centre, tells the historical, cultural and artistic evolution of the Terra di Bari (Land of Bari) through an innovative itinerary.
Castello Aragonese e Ponte Girevole
The Aragonese Castle and the Swing Bridge in Taranto are two masterpieces of Italian military architecture, among the most important symbols of the city's great cultural heritage.
Quartiere delle Ceramiche
The Ceramics District in Grottaglie bears witness to the great historical journey that has made local craftsmanship famous around the world.
Ponte Viadotto-Acquedotto
The Viaduct-Aqueduct Bridge in Gravina, in Puglia, is a spectacular dual-purpose link, with a majestic architecture, located close to the ancient Crapo stream.
Masseria Russoli
Masseria Russoli is one of the one hundred masserias (traditional farmhouses) in Crispiano, now home to the Martina Franca Donkey Genetic Heritage Conservation Centre, which safeguards the preservation of the species.
Cava Pontrelli
The Pontrelli Quarry in Altamura is a geo-site in the Alta Murgia National Park of international importance, as it features the footprints of dinosaurs that populated the area 85 million years ago.
Teatro Cittadino
The Teatro Cittadino of Noicattaro was founded t in the early 19th century. Because of its size it is
considered the smallest Italian-style theater in the world.
Chiesa di Santa Maria La Veterana
The church of Santa Maria La Veterana of Bitetto is a wonderful place of worship dating back to the Early Middle Ages. Inside there is a lot of art, including a series of frescoes of the Giotto school.