Puglia & Basilicata
The Lands Between the Seas
MATERA
A UNESCO site with ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, offering a unique blend of history and stunning landscapes, best explored on foot.
Crypt of Original Sin, Matera
A rock-cut church near Matera, famed for vivid 8th-9th century frescoes, offers rare insight into early medieval religious art in southern Italy.
Trulli of Alberobello
Distinctive limestone dwellings with conical roofs, built without mortar, offer a unique architectural experience and insight into local traditions.
Ostuni
A hilltop town with narrow lanes and whitewashed buildings, offering stunning views of olive groves and the Adriatic, plus vibrant festivals year-round.
LECCE
Explore ancient cave dwellings, vineyards, olive groves, unique trulli, and stunning Baroque churches in this vibrant region of southern Italy.
OTRANTO
A coastal gem with a scenic seafront, featuring a 15th-century castle and a cathedral renowned for its 12th-century floor mosaics.