The Cathedral of Otranto

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In Lecce cartapesta is more than a souvenir

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How to Get the Best of Gallipoli in Puglia We have visited Gallipoli in Puglia many times over the last decades and seen the city change from a backward sunny fishing village to a major international holiday spot. The development led to a massive increase in the number of entertainment offers, but in my opinion […]

The castle of Otranto and other sights

The Castle of Otranto and other sights

The Castle of Otranto …and other sights Horace Walpole had never set foot in Puglia, when he wrote the first Gothic novel in 1768 and made the real Castle of Otranto a must see.  Booking.com