The uniqueness of
Apulian Baroque

 

In Apulia You can enjoy the sun, the sea and the art. Here the art finds its best expression in the multiform shapes created by the skilful hands of the stonecutters who gave the Apulian stone an identity, that same stone which makes the soil red and fruitful and which, many times has become shelter for hundreds people.
When You speak about Apulian baroque, the thought immediately runs to the Salentine peninsula which is rich in this elegant art: the churches of Lecce and the palaces of Copertino and Nardò can be taken as best examples of it.
The Apulian Baroque is not limited to the Salentine territory but it is widespread in the whole territory of the region. Interesting traces of this precious art can be found in Francavilla Fontana, Oria and Mesagne in the province of Brindisi and also in the main town, Bari, which preserves the most impressive Romanic Cathedral of the region but also two of the most famous baroque monuments: the Palace of Sedile and the Archiepiscopal Palace.
In the district of Bari, You'll visit Monopoli, Putignano and Conversano; then we'll move to Martina Franca in the district of Taranto: with its elegant and refined it can be considered the princess of Rococò and it bears the comparison with the big Art Cities of Apulia.


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ITINERARY
1st day Arrival and transfer to a hotel in the district of Brindisi
2nd day Lecce - Copertino - Nardò
3rd day Francavilla Fontana - Oria - Mesagne
4th day Bari
5th day Martina Franca - Locorotondo - Alberobello
6th day Monopoli - Polignano - Conversano - Putignano
7th day Transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport

GENERAL INFO
Stay of 7 days / 6 nights
Minimum 14 maximum 17
Accomodation in a 4-stars hotel in double/single rooms

The package includes:
accomodation in a 4-stars hotel in double room with private bathroom; 6 x halfboard (with dinner); 5 meals in restaurants; 5 full-day excursions with foreign language speaking guide; entrance tickets as in programme; private bus for excursions and transfer service from/to airport.
The package does not include:
flight from/to Bari or Brindisi airport, all extra charges.


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