Puglia lies on the “heel” of the Italian boot. The southern Italian region is known for its hill towns, farmland and hundreds of kilometers of coastline directly on the Mediterranean. The region’s characteristic towns are divided into Ostuni, Lecce and Alberobello.
Ostuni, also known as the “white city”, is located in the south of Italy in the Apulia region. With around 31,000 inhabitants, the town stretches over three hills and invites you to take a charming stroll through the alleyways.
“The white city” (La città bianca) takes its name from the whitewashed houses, which look like they are in Greece.
But whether it’s for culture or simply for shopping, the small town leaves nothing to be desired. A view from the castle walls over the valleys and expanses of the landscape is always worthwhile. The labyrinth of small alleyways and charming cafés never gets boring either.
Ostuni’s most impressive sight is the well-preserved old town. Surrounded by the old castle walls, in a white jacket, it embodies all the charm of southern Italy along its alleyways.
Everyone knows them, but where from? Alberobello — the city of pointed roofs. The so-called “Trulli” are well known from the media world. Whitewashed stone houses and conical roofs, the small houses have been a real landmark of the town for centuries. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tourist stronghold of the Apulia region.
Another city and a little further south in the Apulia region is Lecce. The baroque city is known for its buildings and the cathedral in the center.
Framed by the old city walls, the old town invites you to take a stroll along the lines of “bella italia”. Small alleyways, cafés, bars and lots of shopping opportunities. The old town is not just for strolling, no — every vacationer’s heart will get its money’s worth here.
