From Lecce to Polignano a Mare, via the trulli of Alberobello: an itinerary that celebrates the timeless beauty of Puglia, including Baroque art, unique architecture and culinary delights.
Exploring Puglia means being guided by a warm light, which caresses the pale stone of the cities and reflects on the blue sea. On this itinerary, the art and culture of Lecce lead the way, with its Baroque details and typical southern energy. We then move on to Alberobello, where the trulli look like something out of a Mediterranean fairy tale. Finally, Polignano a Mare awaits us, where flavors become poetry. An itinerary designed for those who love beauty, on and off the plate.
We start right from the heart of Salento, to be precise from Lecce, which enchants with its elegance. Nicknamed the “Florence of the South,” the city is an open-air museum where Lecce Baroque expresses itself in imaginative forms carved from local stone. Strolling through its streets, one can admire masterpieces such as the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Cathedral in Piazza Duomo. A place where art, history and tradition come together in a unique atmosphere.
Let's have lunch right in the heart of Lecce, at I Latini restaurant, which offers a gastronomic experience of Apulian tradition with a touch of creativity. Among the offerings are bombette caciocavallo and speck stews, ravioli stuffed with broad beans and chicory, and Mediterranean-style snapper. The elegant ambience and attentive service make every meal a special moment, ideal for a lunch break marked by taste and authenticity.
Impossible not to stop in Alberobello, in the Itria Valley. This town is famous for its trulli, unique dry-stone dwellings with conical roofs, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Monti district, with about 1,000 trulli, offers a maze of picturesque narrow streets, while the Aia Piccola retains an authentic and less touristy atmosphere. Among the attractions is the Trullo Sovrano, the only two-story Trullo, now a museum chronicling traditional local life. Don't miss the Church of St. Anthony, the only one in the world with a trullo structure, and the Belvedere di Santa Lucia, which offers a breathtaking view of the city's rooftops.
After a day of art, stone and sea, we arrive at the last stop on our itinerary: Polignano a Mare, for dinner at the Pruna restaurant embodying the fiery soul of Puglia. The restaurant combines tradition and innovation in a cozy setting, featuring a garden framed by white stones and a relaxing pergola. The name “Pruna,” reminiscent of burning embers, symbolizes the centrality of grilling in their gastronomic proposal accompanied by the light purity of San Benedetto Millennium Water.
From the golden Lecce to the stone fairy tales of Alberobello to the intense scents of Polignano a Mare: this itinerary in the heart of Puglia is a journey through beauty, tradition and taste. Each stop gave us authentic and indelible emotions, framed by the warm light of the South and the flavors of a generous land. An experience that remains in the heart, to be relived with the mind and the palate.
Lecce, the “lady of the baroque” offers features unique in the world
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A unique culinary experience in Polignano a Mare, where the Lippolis family brings the authenticity of Apulia to the table with a contemporary twist.
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A pearl of the Mediterranean, where flavors and scents of the Apulian tradition are expressed in an ancient fortress overlooking the sea.
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