 Puglia, or Apulia as it is called in English, is Italy's boot heel, its
southeastern most region. Gateway to and from the East, it has been
conquered by legions of foreign rulers, most of whom were careful to live
elsewhere. The notable exception was Frederick II (1194-1250), the last
Emperor of the Hohenstaufen line. An enlightened man, he built many castles
which still grace the region, along with acres and acres of vineyards and
olive groves. Apulia produces one-tenth of the wine drunk in Europe; its
olive oil is renowned. Traditionally both of these commodities were mainly
used to dilute their finer counterparts up north, but lately the local food
artisans have begun creating some first-rate oils and vintages that are
available throughout the region. They perfectly complement the super-fresh
seafood and vegetables that are the staples of la tavola pugliese.
If you have already toured the northern part of Italy and are looking for
something equally fascinating, completely different and much less crowded,
this is a wonderful area to consider. It offers at least one excellent
archeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century,
several deserted - and thus highly atmospheric - Greek and Roman ruins, a
gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe's largest
forests, a chain of medieval hilltowns, and some of the very cleanest
beaches and water in the Mediterranean. It also has its own subspecies of
architecture, called barocco leccese. Characterized by extremely ornate
carvings that cover the entire surface of churches and palazzi, its apex is
reached in the delightful little city of
Lecce.
There is one other attraction that you will see only in Apulia, and that
is i trulli. Whitewashed cones made of stones held together without mortar,
they are visible in almost every wheat field and olive grove, where they
serve as miniature barns. But they are at their most picturesque when
clustered together in the hundreds, to form a town. This is
Alberobello, and
it's a wonderful site you will never forget.
 Ramapendula Hotel Alberobello 
The Ramapendula Hotel Alberobello is situated on the suburbs of Alberobello in
the city of Puglia in Italy. Immersed in one of the green olives of the Itria
Valley, the hotel is just minutes away from the monumental zones of the Trulli
Property. It proves to be a best destination for travellers across the world
with plenty of nearby attractions to discover.
This hotel highlights 41 well set-up rooms at the disposal of its precious
guests, which are all filled with the most modern amenities to suit and meet the
comfort of its visiting guests. The staff at the hotel is dedicated in
delivering the best ever possible services with personalised attention and extra
care.
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Territory: This region forms the easternmost part of the peninsula
and has a long coastline, facing the Ionian and the Adriatic Seas. Apulia is
essentially a flatland with wide arid expanses, terraces and table-lands
poor in water. The Murgia highland and the coast present impressive karst
formations (grottoes and “Doline” hollows). The coasts are essentially high
and, in the Gargano district, plunge steep into the sea; in other areas,
they are sandy or rocky, but usually flat.
Cities:
Bari is the regional capital.
Brindisi,
Foggia,
Lecce and
Taranto are the capitals of the respective provinces.
Art: The megalithic monuments (Dolmens and Menhirs) are numerous
and interesting. Canne della Battaglia and Ignazia are two great
archaeologic complexes. The Roman remains are noteworthy throughout the
region. The Romanesque art produced magnificent architectural works, such as
the cathedrals of Bari, Trani, Barletta. Molfetta, Bitonto, Ruvo di Puglia.
Interesting and majestic castles in the thirteenth-century Byzantine-Arab
style can be found in Bari, Gioia del Colle, Lucera and Castel del Monte.
The Baroque attained great splendor and left some impressive examples,
especially in Lecce.
Museums: In Bari, tourists can visit the Palace of the University,
which includes the important Archaeologic Museum with relics of the
Neolithic and Bronze Age, funeral urns, ceramics and bronze from the
necropolis. Lecce has the Provincial Museum, with sculptures and Roman
architectural remains, and the Museum of the Arts of the Folk Traditions of
Salento. Collections of coins, vases and bronzes are preserved in the
Provincial Archaeologic Museum of Brindisi. The National Museum of Taranto
is the most important for the history of Magna Graecia. In Foggia: the Civic
Museum, with the prehistoric section and an interesting paleochristian
epigraph, and the Pinacoteca, which houses works of nineteenth and
twentieth-century local masters.
To be visited: The Gargano area and the coastline from Brindisi to
Santa Maria di Leuca; Alberobello with its typical “trulli” houses.
 Blue Rose's Hotel Brindisi 
Blue Rose's Hotel Brindisi is a modern hotel structure very furnished and
fortified with all the comfort. The property is situated in a residential
complex, few steps to the historical centre and the trade zone. Ideal for
tranquillity and relaxation, the hotel's location is surely a great point of
reference for the tourists and business travellers visiting the south of Apulia
Region. The airport is 15 kilometres away, whereas the train station is 500
metres away from the hotel. The services of the Blue Rose's are several, and are
all devised and realised to satisfy the requirements of the visitors. The hotel
has 34 spacious and well-furnished guestrooms that are organised in various
topologies.
Boasting 20 years of experience in satisfying the more demanding palates, the Il
Pargolo Restaurant serves delicious Italian flavours. The restaurant also caters
for breakfasts, lunch and dinners for more intimate occasions. Elegant and
refined in style, the American Bar is the place adapted where to pass pleasant
hours, anytime of the day. The hotel organises and collaborates for many events
and reunions. Facilities for conference participants, companies and other group
events are provided. Night room, for birthday party or other recurrences, with
music and buffet are also available. Furthermore, the hotel provides various
relaxation options including health and beauty therapies.
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Bari Tourist Attractions
The Old Town, flanked on three sides by the Adriatic, has at its centre,
on Piazza San Nicola, the Basilica of St Nicholas – the first and greatest
of the many Norman churches in Puglia, the masterpiece of Apulian
Romanesque. It was founded in 1087 to house the remains of the saint – who
is still interred there – stolen from Lycia by Barese sailors.
Still in the Old Town, pay a visit to the imposing Castello Svevo (080
528 6111, closed Mon), the massive Swabian castle built by the
all-conquering crusader Frederic II. This quadrangular structure hosted the
courts of two medieval queens – Isabella of Aragona and Bona Sforza, Queen
of Poland. The union of Church and State is expressed in the close proximity
of the 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral, concealed in the Old Town’s
labyrinth of lanes, courtyards and arches.
A visit to the Pinacoteca Provinciale (Palazzo della Provincia, 080 541
2421, open Sun & Tue) provides welcome relief from the heat of high summer.
As well as Bellini’s St Peter Martyr, and a notable collection of Apulian
Renaissance paintings, there’s an intriguing display of remnants from the
Rose Window of the Basilica of St Nicholas, which was damaged when a US ship
blew up the harbour in 1943.
Just north of Bari, the Museo Jatta di Ruvo (piazza Bovio 35, Ruvo di
Puglia, 080 361 2848, closed Fri & Sat) is a handsome 18th-century palazzo
with a fine collection of ceramics from late antiquity. In summer, its
formal, stylised gardens are a delight.
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