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Abbazia di Santa Maria a Mare
Puglia
The Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare is a medieval monastic complex, built on the island of San Nicola. It represents one of the many jewels of the Tremiti archipelago.
Religious sites
Protected natural areas
Coastal natural heritage
Rubiku Castle
Albania
Rubik's Ancient Castle is a cultural heritage monument in Mirdita District, Lezha County. Rubik's Ancient Castle is the castle of late antiqui...
Fortezza Svevo-Angioina
Puglia
The Swabian-Angevin Fortress of Lucera dominates the Tavoliere delle Puglie plain from its privileged position. The fortress is the result of the achievements and military ingenuity of Frederick II and Charles I of Anjou.
Architecture
Castello Ducale
Puglia
The Palazzo Ducale in Bovino was one of the finest noble houses in the South in the 17th century. Many famous personalities, including Torquato Tasso and Pope Benedict XIII, have stayed in its rooms and garden.
Architecture
Anfiteatro Augusteo
Puglia
The Augustan Amphitheater of Lucera is one of the most ancient and largest in Southern Italy and accounts for the most important Roman ruins in all of Puglia.
Architecture
Lago di Lesina
Puglia
Lake Lesina is an inland brackish water body parallel to the coast, tal lagoon of coastal origin located on the north of the Gargano promontory. It is the second largest lake in southern Italy.
Lakes and rivers
Protected natural areas
Centro storico di Biccari
Puglia
Biccari is a small village in the Monti Dauni, an example of history, traditions and nature mixed together to create a breathtaking landscape.
Villages and old cities
Castelpagano
Puglia
The historical and scenic beauty of Castelpagano is unparalleled. From its privileged position, it offers a unique view over Puglia, Molise and Campania.
Architecture
Geological sites
Parco dei Tratturi
Molise
The sheep tracks are a characteristic feature of the Molise landscape, these grassy paths have represented and still represent an invaluable asset worthy of protection.
In 1976 a Decree of the Ministry of Culture declared the sheep tracks "...of particular interest for archaeology and the political, economic, social and cultural history of the Molise Region", putting the tracks under the same jurisdiction as works of art.
Protected natural areas
Culture and Art
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Parco Nazionale Abruzzo Lazio e Molise
Molise
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, established in 1923, is one of the most famous protected areas in Italy and one of the best known in Europe. The laws protecting this area have made it possible to safeguard an almost uncontaminated environment, home to unique flora and fauna.
Protected natural areas
Geological sites
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Vallone rio Borrello a Castelpetroso
Molise
The Vallone del Rio Borrello, is located between Mount Patalecchia and the hill of Defenzuola. The short stretch of two kilometers has a considerable difference in height, from an altitude of 1200 to 650 meters above sea level. The waters descend abundantly through this fissure only in rainy periods and in spring, following the melting of snow, forming a series of waterfalls. after about a kilometer its waters flow into the Rio, a tributary of the Callora and the Hydrographic Basin of the Biferno River.
Lakes and rivers
Protected natural areas
Torre di Montecorvino
Puglia
The Montecorvino Tower is what remains of an ancient medieval settlement, known as Sedile Diavolo (Devil's Seat or Devil's Chair) because of its peculiar shape.
Architecture
Museo Civico Archeologico
Puglia
The Archaeological Civic Museum is housed in the Saint Benedict Monastery in the historic centre of Conversano. It traces the memories from prehistoric times to the Late Antique Age of the territory.
Culture and Art
La Scesciola
Puglia
Minervino Murge, The Balcony of Puglia, offers a wonderful view of Puglia and Basilicata. At its foot, Saint Michael’s Cave has been capturing the hearts of believers for ages.
Villages and old cities
Museo Diocesano
Puglia
The Museum of the Diocese of Molfetta, Ruvo, Giovinazzo and Terlizzi communicates the sacred, the beautiful, the old and the new of the centuries-old ecumenical journey that the territory has taken over the centuries.
Culture and Art
Teatro Van Westerhout
Puglia
The Van Westerhout Theatre is an artistic and architectural treasure in Mola di Bari, which has been kept alive with a rich schedule of cultural and musical events.
Culture and Art
Architecture
Kursaal Casa delle Arti
Puglia
The Kursaal Santalucia building complex in Bari is a true venue for art and culture, in Art Nouveau style and embellished by the Sala Cielo (Heaven Room) by artist Alfredo Pirri.
Culture and Art
Architecture
Castello Carlo V
Puglia
The Charles V Castle in Monopoli is a 16th-century fortress built during Spanish domination, now an important cultural venue in the city.
Architecture
Salina di Margherita di Savoia
Puglia
The Margherita di Savoia Salt Pans, designed by Vanvitelli, are the most important saltworks in Europe, the heart of salt production, but also a natural area rich in biodiversity.
Protected natural areas
Intangible heritage and craft
Coastal natural heritage
Miniere di Bauxite
Puglia
The Bauxite Mines, just a few kilometres from Spinazzola, are a geological site in the Alta Murgia Park, surprising for its lively harmony of colours.
Geological sites