Puglia places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Puglia region. See also our Puglia travel guide.
Alberobello
Alberobello is a beautiful little town full of incredible buildings called trulli with cone-shaped roofs See guide
Alberona
Alberona is a beautiful village in the Puglia region of Italy See guide
Altamura
Altamura is a historical town with a fine cathedral and reputedly the best bread in Italy. See guide
Bari
Bari is a coastal city with an interesting historic centre. See guide
Barletta
Barletta is a historic town with the largest bronze statue dating from Ancient Roman times. See guide
Bitonto
Bitonto is a pretty town with some important museums and archaeological sites. See guide Advertisement
Brindisi
Brindisi is a port town that sits at the end of the Roman Appian Way on the Adriatic sea. See guide
Cagnano Varano
Cagnano Varano is a pretty hilltop village close to Lake Varano. See guide
Carpino
Carpino is a pretty village with fine views. See guide
Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte is an unusual octagonal shaped castle in southern Italy. See guide
Galatina
Galatina centre has some fine Baroque buildings. See guide
Gallipoli
A popular seaside resort, Gallipoli's old centre is on an island accessed by a bridge. See guide
Ischitella
Ischitella is a popular resort with a pretty old town of narrow alleys and colourful houses. See guide
Isole Tremiti
Isole Tremiti is a beautiful group of Islands in the Adriatic sea near Italy. They are very popular for summer holidays. See guide
Lecce
Lecce has an abundance of rich Baroque architecture See guide Advertisement
Lesina
A town on the edge of a lake, Lesina is popular for water-sports and nature-lovers. See guide
Locorotondo
Not to be missed! Locorotondo is one of the 'most beautiful villages of Italy'. See guide
Lucera
Lucera has a Roman amphitheatre and a Medieval castle amongst other historic buildings. See guide
Manfredonia
Manfredonia castle can be visited and is now the home of a National Archaeological museum. See guide
Martina-Franca
Martina-Franca is a pretty hilltop town with beautiful baroque buildings. See guide
Mattinata
Mattinata has both a nice beach resort and an attractive village a little inland. See guide
Monopoli
Monopoli is a coastal town with a pretty harbour and a pleasant old town. See guide
Monte Sant'Angelo
The Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo along with its sacred cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See guide
Ostuni
Ostuni is known as the 'White City' for its lovely white-washed buildings. See guide
Otranto
Otranto is a lovely seaside town on the Adriatic sea of Italy See guide
Peschici
Visit Peschici which is one of the prettiest resorts on the Gargano Peninsula. See guide
Polignano-a-Mare
Polignano a Mare is a charming coastal town with one of the best beaches in Puglia, dramatic cliffs and even a restaurant in a cave in the cliff face. See guide
Rignano Garganico
Visit the well preserved old town of Rignano Garganico and admire the views from its hilltop position. See guide
Rodi Garganico
Visit Rodi Garganico whose pretty white houses rise up from its large sandy beach. See guide
Ruvo di Puglia
Ruvo di Puglia has an attractive old centre and and attractive Romanesque cathedral. See guide
San Giovanni Rotondo
San Giovanni Rotondo is the second most visited pilgrim site in the world with visitors visiting the tomb of Padre Pio. See guide
San Marco in Lamis
The Monastery at San Marco in Lamis is a popular pilgrim destination. See guide
San Nicandro
San Nicandro has a medieval centre surrounded by defensive walls and dominated by its castle. See guide
Santa Cesarea Terme
Santa Cesarea Terme is a popular spa town and an attractive seaside resort with a number of stunning palaces and villas in the town. See guide
Specchia
Beautiful village in the 'heel' of Italy. See guide
Taranto
Sitting on the edge of the sea, Taranto's impressive castle dominates the old town. See guide
Trani
Trani is a delightful seaside port with an elegant town centre. See guide
Troia
Visit Troia for its beautiful cathedral. See guide
