Discover Gallipoli in a walking tour of 2 hours.
First stop on the itinerary is the Greek fountain, an example of the Renaissance style inspired by the ancient world (in the past was thought to be of age greek-Roman).
Crossing the bridge that connects the old center to the new town, you enter the heart of the city, protected by the big castle.
From Antonietta De Pace street walking to the Cathedral, dedicated to St. Agatha, martyred in the city of Catania (Sicily), whose relics arrived in Gallipoli.
Then continue to the winding streets of the city, admiring the buildings and the typical houses, and then along the coast with numerous churches of the sixteenth century, including the Church of Purità, St. Francesco of Assisi and the Rosario.
Explore Italy’s medieval history and sample some of the country’s traditional cuisine on this private 2-hour Altamura walking tour including ‘focaccia’ bread tasting. Explore Altamura’s medieval streets and charming town squares with a private guide. Discover top local sites of interest such as Altamura Cathedral and the churches of St Blaise and St Nicholas. Follow your nose through the Old Town, where local bakeries make bread the traditional way. Sample delicious Italian ‘focaccia’ bread and gain insight into the flavors the locals love.
Meet your private guide in the Piazza Zanardelli at the time to suit your schedule, then set off into the city to begin your walking tour.
Pass through the ancient city gates and explore medieval streets dating back to the days of the Roman Empire. Along the way, admire top attractions including the churches of St Blaise and St Nicholas, and marvel at the bold facade of Altamura Cathedral — the only church built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen in the Middle Ages.
Head onward through the Old Town’s pretty Italian town squares — where the hustle and bustle of daily life continues as it has for centuries. Follow your nose past traditional bakeries and enjoy the heady scent of freshly baked dough wafting from the wood-burning ovens.
Visit a local baker and sample locally made focaccia bread, then return to the Piazza Zanardelli to conclude your tour.
Live the experience of discovering a beautiful medieval town, his art and the beautiful white cathedral on the sea, the most beautiful of Apulia region. End your experience with a tasting of typical focaccia.
Discover the beautiful medieval town of Trani, city of art for its medieval monuments and the buildings of the nineteenth century.
Discover the old town, starting with a visit to the medieval castle built by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen in 1233 on the Adriatic Sea.
The tour continues with a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Trani, the most beautiful cathedral in the Romanesque style of Puglia, built in honor of St. Nicholas the Pilgrim, the patron saint of the city.
The tour ends with a Focaccia's tasting and lovely walk along the yacht harbour.
The Dolmen consisting of three or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table), although there are also more complex variants. Most date from the early Neolithic period (4000 to 3000 BC). Dolmens were usually covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow, though in many cases that covering has weathered away, leaving only the stone "skeleton" of the burial mound intact.
It was discovered on 6 August 1909 by Mosso and Samarelli, who were responsible for the first excavations. Gervasio continued his search throughout the course of 1910. The tomb belongs to the type with long corridor, and consists of a burial chamber and an access corridor. The chamber is 1.80 m in height and is made up of three large vertical slabs made of limestone over which rests a cover slab that measures 2.40 m x 3.80 m.
The excavations performed in the chamber and in the dromos have yielded many human remains that can be estimated to be those of about ten individuals and a wide range of funeral objects, kneaded ceramic vases, necklace beads and pendants, a fusaiola (bored piece) and fragments of obsidian and silica blades , a bronze falera (valour medal) . The remains of a circular fireplace was found almost at the centre of the dromos, one that must have been lit many times for ritual purposes.
Dolmen della Chianca, surrounded by olive trees, is unique.
This Unesco world heritage site deserves a visit.
The tour starts from Baresana Gate, also known as Marina Gate, because it show the way of the sea. Walking beyond, we meet the Angevin tower, watchtower and defense, 24 meters high.
Recently it was restored and now we can see the moat and rampart, the first outpost of defense.
The tour continues in the town center to Valentine's Cathedral, one of the most important of Puglia region for its Romanesque style.
The Bitonto's Cathedral is the one of the finest examples of an early Christian cathedral in Italy. This beautiful Romanesque cathedral dates from the 12 century and is a refreshing change from the 'over the top' Baroque churches which can be found in great numbers throughout Italy. The simple lines result in uncluttered space which is quite overwhelming. The crypt is not to be missed! An extensive architectural project has uncovered previous building which reveals the development of Christianity during the different eras since it's establishment in the 12 century.
The tour ends by visiting Sylos Calò Palace, built in the late Renaissance style.