Old Puglia

Author : Desmond Seward
Publisher : Haus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1909961337
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Puglia written by Desmond Seward and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apulia (or Puglia) is the heel of Italy, stretching down from the spur of the Italian boot. Its landscape is often very beautiful and it has wonderful old cities with Romanesque cathedrals, Gothic castles and a great wealth of Baroque architecture, together with 'rupestrian' churches that contain Byzantine frescoes. But, although far from inaccessible, until quite recently it was seldom visited by Anglo Saxons. Today, however, Apulia is becoming fashionable, 'an alternative to Tuscany'. It is featured on radio and television; travel supplements describe its beaches and its cooking, supermarkets stock Apulian wine, oil, bread and pasta. Yet almost nothing about the region has been published in English since the days of Norman Douglas and the Sitwells. One can find 'holiday histories' of Tuscany, but there is no popular introduction to Apulian history, not even in Italian. Our book, which grew out of what was originally intended as a travel book, has been written to fill the gap by providing a simple, readable account.

Author : Desmond Seward
Publisher : Haus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1907973761
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Armchair Traveller's History of Apulia written by Desmond Seward and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Armchair Traveller's History of Apulia is the story of the heel of Italy - Puglia - as told by past and present day travellers. It has beautiful landscapes, cave towns and frescoed grotto churches, wonderful old cities with Romanesque cathedrals, Gothic castles and a wealth of Baroque architecture. And yet, while far from inaccessible, until quite recently it was seldom visited by tourists. This portrait of Apulia concentrates on the Apulian people down the ages. Conquerors, whether Messapians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Lombards, Byzantines, Normans, Angevins, Germans or Spaniards, have all left their mark on the region in a cultural palimpsest that at first sight bewilders, but which hugely repays investigation. Arranged in short chapters, the narrative travels from north to south, making it an ideal companion for exploring Apulia by car. The Gazetteer, which is cross-referenced to the main text, highlights cities, churches, cathedrals, castles and sites of historical importance to the visitor. For travellers on the ground or students at their desks, this elegant, cloth-bound book will prove invaluable.

Author : William Dello Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788895218205
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puglia - Between Land and Sea written by William Dello Russo and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of Italy's easternmost region. Taking in the Gargano Peninsula, the Tremiti Islands, the Salento Peninsula with its two seas, the bustling ports along the Adriatic, the tranquillity of the Ionian coast, and the art cities of Lecce, Bari, and Taranto, the book is an unforgettable travel experience.

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Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847835901
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Masseria written by and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With striking photography by Mark Roskams, this book offers a previously unseen look into these spaces. Simultaneously austere and luxurious, the simple yet spacious rooms retain their original charm, including stone kitchen fireplaces, church like arched hallways, and magnificent marble floors.

Author : Frances Mayes
Publisher : National Geographic Society
ISBN 13 : 142622091X
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frances Mayes Always Italy written by Frances Mayes and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2020 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lush guide, featuring more than 350 glorious photographs from National Geographic, showcases the best Italy has to offer from the perspective of two women who have spent their lives reveling in its unique joys."--Publisher's description.

Author : Maria Pignatelli Ferrante
Publisher : Oronzo Editions
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puglia written by Maria Pignatelli Ferrante and published by Oronzo Editions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert Andrews
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1409362337
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puglia Rough Guides Snapshot Italy (includes Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Taranto, Ostuni, Otranto and Salento) written by Robert Andrews and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Puglia is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful, beguiling "heel" of Italy. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from exploring the gorgeous medieval hilltop town of Ostuni and enjoying the sunniest, sandiest beaches this side of Rome, to admiring the swirly Baroque architecture of stand-out town Lecce and feasting on the best bread and pasta dishes in Italy. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the top caf�s, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the most memorable trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health and festivals. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Italy. Full coverage: F�ggia, Monfredonia, The Gargano promontory, The Tr�miti Islands, Bari, Castellana Grotte, T�ranto, Br�ndisi, Ostuni, Lecce, Salento, Otranto, Galatina, Gallipolli (Equivalent printed page extent 76 pages).

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1409362353
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puglia Rough Guides Snapshot Italy (includes Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Taranto, Ostuni, Otranto and Salento) written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Puglia is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful, beguiling "heel" of Italy. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from exploring the gorgeous medieval hilltop town of Ostuni and enjoying the sunniest, sandiest beaches this side of Rome, to admiring the swirly Baroque architecture of stand-out town Lecce and feasting on the best bread and pasta dishes in Italy. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the top cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the most memorable trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health and festivals. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Italy. Full coverage: Fóggia, Monfredonia, The Gargano promontory, The Trémiti Islands, Bari, Castellana Grotte, Táranto, Bríndisi, Ostuni, Lecce, Salento, Otranto, Galatina, Gallipolli (Equivalent printed page extent 76 pages).

Author : Martin Dunford
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1409335798
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puglia Rough Guides Snapshot Italy (includes Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Taranto, Ostuni, Otranto and Salento) written by Martin Dunford and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Puglia is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful, beguiling "heel" of Italy. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from exploring the gorgeous medieval hilltop town of Ostuni and enjoying the sunniest, sandiest beaches this side of Rome, to admiring the swirly Baroque architecture of stand-out town Lecce and feasting on the best bread and pasta dishes in Italy. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the top cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the most memorable trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health and festivals. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Italy. Full coverage: Fóggia, Monfredonia, The Gargano promontory, The Trémiti Islands, Bari, Castellana Grotte, Táranto, Bríndisi, Ostuni, Lecce, Salento, Otranto, Galatina, Gallipolli (Equivalent printed page extent 76 pages). Now available in ePub format.

Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic
ISBN 13 : 9788854417038
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Traveler: Puglia written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, Puglia has acted as the bridge to the Mediterranean. To the north, it is crowned by the wild greenery of the Gargano promontory, the Daunian Mountains, and the sweet hills that roll down to the Tavoliere delle Puglie. With its infinite seafront and old city, medieval churches and genuine cuisine, Bari is the metropolitan capital of the region. Romanesque cathedrals line the Adriatic coast. Numerous beach resorts dot the shore as you wind from the Gargano coast to Salento. The water is always crystalline, perfect for a refreshing dip. Further inland, Salento offers little villages of white houses and historical, Baroque-decorated town centers with dry stone walls bordering long bike paths. Explore everything this oasis has to offer with the expert help of National Geographic writers and photographers who have created insider itineraries into off-the-beaten-path destinations and well-known must-sees. Along the way, practical information for where to go, what to do, where to stay, and what to eat make this comprehensive guide the only reference you need to plan a trip to magical Puglia.