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Quick facts
- Puglia is home to over 1.5 million olive trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old, making it one of the largest olive oil-producing regions in the world.
- The town of Alberobello, famous for its trulli houses, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and features over 1,400 of these unique conical-roofed structures.
- The coastline of Puglia stretches approximately 800 kilometers, and its beaches, such as those in the Gargano National Park, are renowned for their crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs.
- Puglia's whitewashed hill town of Ostuni, often referred to as 'La Città Bianca' (The White City), has origins dating back to the prehistoric era and is known for its striking medieval architecture.
- The region hosts the annual Festival of the Tarantula, where locals celebrate traditional music and dance believed to cure the bite of the tarantula spider, reflecting Puglia's rich cultural heritage.
Travel details
- Country
- Italy
- Wind (now)
- 3 km/h
- Coordinates
- 40.4637, 17.2480
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