In the summer, the city's culture of passeggiata— long, leisurely evening strolls—continues well past midnight as pedestrians enjoy the warm summer nights.
In the afternoon, dive into regional Pugliese cooking in a 3-hour cooking class hosted in a local home. Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with you Cesarina , or home cook. La Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks, and they maintain a strong presence in Alberobello.
These passionate and welcoming hosts open their homes for curious travelers to enjoy an immersive culinary experience. This isn't just another cooking class—you'll be welcomed as part of the family and get a chance to live like the locals for a few hours.
Enjoy the meal you have prepared, then bid farewell to your friendly instructor and head out for a mellow evening of sitting in cafes, strolling around town, and people watching—age-old Italian traditions. Head out in the morning for a 3-hour walking tour of the ancient city of Matera. The town is famous for the Sassi di Matera , well-preserved cave homes cut into the soft rock. The Sassi are located on both sides of the valley. The Sasso Caveoso on the south side are the most historically fascinating, while the Sasso Barisano are commercially developed and house offices and residences.
The city of Matera also has many beautiful winding stairways, as well as incredible churches carved into the side of the volcanic rock. You'll tour the city as well as the unique cave dwellings and rock churches as you learn about the city's history from your guide. After lunch, the rest of the day is free to explore. Pick from the following suggestions to see everything Matera has to offer:.
Today is a free day to explore the city of Alberobello. Pick from the following suggestions, then head out for a day of sightseeing:. After breakfast, hit the road for the 1. It's the central city of the Salentine Peninsula and is over 2, years old. Thanks to its Baroque architectural monuments commonly found in the city, Lecce is nicknamed the "Florence of the Baroque" or "Rome of the South. Zimbalo , Porta Napoli the original gate to the old town , the Obelisk erected in the 19th century to honor Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies , and the beautiful Paisiello Theatre.
There are plenty of lovely piazzas to explore here. Lecce is well worth including in your Puglia itinerary - it is the perfect city for a day trip, but is also an ideal base for exploring the Salento. Local Delicacy of Lecce: Rustico Leccese - puff pastry parcels filled with bechamel sauce, tomato, mozzarella and pepper - the perfect savoury delight. Cookie Policy. Long Travel uses cookies to give you the best experience on our website.
We were told that if you say you want to pray, you can get in free. Maybe you will have more luck. Inside the Duomo is a pristine underground crypt that was used as a secret place of worship in the 17th century when it was rebuilt by Giuseppe Zimbalo. The church is open daily from a — p and p. I highly recommend also visiting the Piazza del Duomo lit up at night.
Just a couple blocks from this piazza is the Roman Theater, one of the other very few standing structures from the 2nd century AD in Lecce. The museum is open Mon-Sat am — 1pm for 3 euros. Head to one of the main piazzas to find a restaurant open for lunch.
Meals are roughly euros each. Some of the most detailed baroque designs can be found on the interior, focusing on scenes of life, fertility and nativity. Your next stop was the highlight of my trip, the Faggiano Archeological Museum. They came back raving about how it was not your average archeological museum, so I figured I must go see it for myself. In , the owners decided they wanted to turn it into a restaurant so they started breaking through the floors. They were dumbfounded to discover ancient sewer lines and escape passages just a few meters below the surface.
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Where To Stay in Lecce? Palazzo Bignami For those who have a few days to explore this area, Lecce is the perfect place to set up a base for road tripping around the region. Lecce Cathedral Piazza Duomo is a large public square and is the heart of the city. Puglia Food and Wine Tours Talk to Stefano if you are interested in taking a wine and food tour of the region. Get Connected… For more itinerary ideas and travel tips join the Progressive Traveller tribe and receive news directly in your inbox.
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