Oria: legends of a misty town

Oria: legends of a misty town

Located in a hilly area of Salento, Oria province of Brindisi, owes a part of his popularity to its Swabian Castle, built in the upper part of the town, at the behest of the imperor Frederick II, between 1225 and 1223. What’s the main peculiarity that makes this castle a tourist attraction? What’s behind its […]

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 APULIAN TARALLI

APULIAN TARALLI

We are in the fifteenth century, a period in which hunger was the order of the day. Legend has it that a mother, faced with the urgent need to feed her children, decided to knead what little she had: flour, white wine, Apulian oil and salt. And to give a more delicious shape to his […]

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 Pacing around the castle

Pacing around the castle

At least once in our life, we all have been fascinated by Italian culture and its vibrant, catchy archaeological heritage, so here comes the truth about it and all its magical background. When it comes to book and set off on holiday it would be more satisfying to choose a place which can both amaze […]

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 Gargano’s tales: Lu Luprianare

Gargano’s tales: Lu Luprianare

Gargano’s folkloristic tradition often portrays ancient tales, that were told in villages, through typical dances and songs. Made famous by Salento’s folklore, Pizzica is one of the most known typical dances, even internationally. However one of the most breath-taking dances in Gargano’s folklore is the one depicting the curse of the werewolf, Lu Luprianare. We […]

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 Los vinos de la Apulia

Los vinos de la Apulia

El vinculo de la Apulia con la vid, y con el vino, tiene orígenes muy antiguos. Conscientes de su historia, se produjo la pasión de muchos viticultores que, con tanta tenacidad, voluntad y originalidad, tuvieron el coraje de apuntar a la innovación de técnicas, consiguiendo excelentes resultados. Actualmente, en términos de calidad y cantidad, la […]

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