Title: Diapositiva 1
1Apulia and its traditions
2Apulia is a region in Southern Italy bordering
the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to
the southeast, and the Strait of Òtranto and Gulf
of Taranto in the south. Its most southern
portion is known as Salento peninsula. The region
extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was
the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic
War. Situated at the south-eastern tip of the
Italian peninsula, the central area of the region
is occupied by the Murge, a vast, semi-arid karst
plateau. The only mountainous areas are the
Gargano promontory and the Monti Dauni. Apulia is
a very dry region. Its few rivers are torrential
and are to be found on the Tavoliere delle
Puglie, a tableland at the foot of the Gargano
promontory that is one of the largest and
agriculturally most productive plains in Italy.
3- Apulia is one of the richest regions in Italy in
terms of archaeological findings. Apulia was an
important area for the ancient Romans, who
conquered it during the course of wars against
the Samnites and against Pyrrhus. During the
Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for
production of grain and oil, becoming the most
important exporter to the Eastern provinces.
After the fall of Rome, Apulia was held
successively by the Goths, the Lombards and the
Byzantines. Bari became the capital and was ruled
by a catepano (governor), hence the name of
Capitanata of the Barese neighbourhood.
The characteristic Apulian architecture of the
11th13th centuries reflects Greek, Byzantine,
Norman, and Pisan influences.
4The economy
The region's contribution to Italy's gross
product. The economy of Apulia is characterised
by a greater emphasis on agriculture and services
and a smaller part played by industry. The share
of gross value added generated by the
agricultural and service sectors in the total
gross value. In certain sectors especially
textiles, clothing, footwear, vehicles and food
products the region has attained a significant
degree of competitiveness with foreign producers.
The region has a good network of roads. Apulia's
800 kilometers of coastline is studded with
ports, which make this region an important
terminal for transport and tourism towards Greece
and eastern Mediterranean.
5Foggia
6- The citys name derives from Fovea, a food
container, such as corn. - The heyday of the city came about with Federico
II of Svevia. - He built the impressive imperial palace .
7- The dauno Subappennino is an area in the
province of Foggia.The name derives from the
people who inhabited this area, Daunian. - This area is composed of many small towns
such as Pietra Montecorvino, Casalvecchio di
Puglia, Alberona, Volturino, Volturara, San Marco
La Catola, Carlantino.
8GARGANO
9GARGANO is a historical and geographical italian
sub-region situated in APULIA, consisting of a
wilde isolated mountain massif made of high land
and several peaks and forming the backbone of the
Gargano promontory, projecting into the Adriatic
Sea. The gargano peninsula is partly covered by
the remains of an ancient forest, Foresta Umbra.
A tract of forest Umbra
The coast of Gargano is rich in beakes and
tourist facilities. Vieste, Peschici and Rodi
Garganico are word-wide-famous seaside resort
locations. The formation of the Gargano
promontory dates back to the jurrasic period ,
when they filed the oldest rocks, now visible in
outcrop.
10THE PEARL OF GARGANO
VIESTE
Vieste is the most important town in the Gargano
wet from the sea, located right in the middle of
a beautiful coastal area. Famous is, the legend
of Pizzomunno. Now Vieste is one of the favorite
destinations of tourism in the Gargano, to the
beautiful natural landscapes, but also for the
historical remains. Wonderful is medieval
village, stands on a rocky promontory, and on top
of it, not far from the Castle (which was built
by Frederick II in 1240), the Basilica , one of
the oldest examples of Apulian architecture.
The white monolith Pizzomunno
Vieste, medieval village
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12RODI GARGANICO
Rodi Garganico is an Italian town of 3,673
inhabitants in the province of Foggia, Apulia. It
is part of the Gargano National Park and
the Mountain Community of Gargano. It is a known
center for the production of citrus since middle
ages.
The economy is based mainly on agriculture and
tourism. The two sectors are expanding mutually
mingling farm products and traditional food, in
the area. As for the primary sector is also
present in the fishery, although addressed to the
local market.
13" If a poet could see the gardens of Rhodes, he
could not refrain from talking in verse.
MICHELANGELO MANICONE
14THE NATIONAL PARK OF GARGANO
Gargano is not just seaside, the vegetation is
very rich and it makes the national park of
Gargano. The National Park of Gargano is a
protected area. It is located in Apulia, and
specifically in the extreme northeastern part,
often called "Spur of Italy.
15Welcome to the South of Puglia! Our journay is
beginning from Baris land
16Land of Bari
- The land of Bari (Italian for Terra di
Bari") in antiquity Peucetia and in the Middle
Ages Ager Barianus (Latin for "field of Bari"),
is the region around Bari in Apulia. - It became a province in the Two Sicilies.
Today it is a part of the Province of
Bari in Italy. Since 2005 it refers to
the metropolitan area of the city and is
trademarked for touristic purposes. - The north of the Terra is called
the Capitanata and the south Terra
d'Otranto.
17Bari is the capital city of the province of
Bari and of the Apulia (or, in Italian, Puglia)
region, on the Adriatic Sea, in Italy. It is the
second most important economic centre of mainland
Southern Italy after Naples, and is well known as
a port and university city. The city was probably
founded by the Peucetii.
Its celebrated for the Saint Nicolas Church
which was built in romanic style, between 1089
and 1197.
18Table of Apulias
The Tavoliere delle Puglie is a plain in
northern Apulia. The name Tavoliere derives from
the Latin term Tabulae censuariae, tables on
which the Romans classified the areas devoted to
sheep farming or agriculture. In winter the plain
is sometimes subject to floods by the Ofanto and
the Fortore, while in summer drought is
frequent. The main centres, from north to south,
are San Severo, Lucera, Foggia and Cerignola.
19and its most important attractions
- Alberobello
- It is a small town
and comune in the province of Bari, in Puglia,
Italy. It has about 11,000 inhabitants and is
famous for its unique trulli constructions. The
Trulli of Alberobello are part of
the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996. -
Castel del Monte
It is a 13th century castle situated in Andria in
the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It was
built by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II some
time between 1240 and 1250 it has been despoiled
of its interior marbles and furnishings in
subsequent centuries.
20Grotte di Castellana are subterranean karst caviti
es located within the homonymous town near
the city center, in the province of Bari. Their
particular origins are subject of
studies and caving tour itinerary greatly
appreciated.
21Il Salento LU SULE, LU MARE, LU JENTU ( sun,
sea,wind)
22Salento (Salentu in local dialect) is the
south-eastern extremity of the Apulia region
of Italy. It is a sub-peninsula of the
main Italian Peninsula, sometimes described as
the "heel" of the Italian "boot". It encompasses
the entire administrative area of the province of
Lecce, a large part of the administrative area
of Brindisi and part of that of Taranto. The
peninsula is also known as Terra d'Otranto.
23The wonderlands of Salento
- Gallipoli
- Is one of the tourists favorite place
where you can see beautiful landscapes and have a
bath in a crystalline sea.
Lecce Is a cultural and seaside resort. Here
you can visit the Cathedral square, the
Amphitheater and more and more monuments.
24Taranto It is an important commercial and
military port. It has well-developed steel and
iron foundries, oil refineries, chemical works,
some shipyards for building warships, and
food-processing factories.
Porto Cesareo It is a town where there are
particular Sea Towers built to defend the land
from invaders and pirates.
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Created by Sara, Martina, Elena, Mariateresa,
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