22 Interesting, Helpful and Fun Facts About Puglia in Italy

22 Interesting, Helpful and Fun Facts About Puglia in Italy
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The Italian Region of Puglia

Puglia is situated at the heel of the Italian “boot”.

So why is it very different to most of the other regions in Italy?

In this video, you'll discover 22 interesting, helpful and fun facts about Puglia in Italy to help you in your search for la dolce vita.

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So why is Puglia very different to most of the other regions in Italy?

#1. Geography.
The geographical area of Puglia is over 19,000 square kilometres.

#2. Where is Puglia Situated?
The southern region of Puglia is situated at the heel of Italy, and is the most eastern point of Italy.

#3. The Provinces of Puglia:
(1) Bari;
(2) Barletta-Andria-Trani;
(3) Brindisi;
(4) Foggia;
(5) Lecce; and
(6) Taranto.

#4. The Capital City of Puglia..... is Bari.

#5. How Do You Pronounce Puglia?
Puglia is pronounced by Italians as ‘poo-li-ya’; its English-spoken name is often referred to as Apulia.

#6. The Population.
4 million people, and the eighth most populated region of Italy.

#7. The History of Puglia.
Puglia has a strong Greek background, having been originally colonised by Mycenaean Greeks.

#8. National Parks.
There are three main areas:
(1) the Gargano National Park (Parco Nazionale del Gargano);
(2) the Umbra Forrest (Foresta Umbra); and
(3) the Tremiti Islands.

#9. Orchids.
More species of orchid are grown in Puglia than anywhere else in Europe.

#10. The Climate.
Summer is hot, spring and autumn are pleasant, and winter is mild.

#11. Olive Oil.
Puglia accounts for more than half of Italy’s olive oil production..... about 300,000 tonnes a year.

#12. Airports.
There are two international airports in Puglia.

#13. The Coast.
Puglia, with a coastline that runs for about 800km (500 miles), is the longest coastline of any Italian mainland region.

#14. The Trulli.
Referred to individually as a trullo, the distinctive trulli buildings date back to Puglia’s rich farming heritage....

#15. The Home of Father Christmas.
The city of Bari is home to the bones and relics of St. Nicolas i.e. Santa Claus or Father Christmas!

#16. Places to See in Puglia, include:
(1) Gargano.
(2) Salento.
(3) Ostuni.
(4) Brindisi.
(5) Bari.
(6) Polignano A Mare.
(7) Lecce.
(8) Otranto.
(9) Castel del Monte.
(10) Monopoli and Castellana Caves.
(11) The Tremiti Islands, and many more....

#17. Music and the Arts.
The silent-film star, Rudolph Valentino, was from Puglia.

#18. The Cost of Living in Puglia.
The cost of living in Puglia is less than other regions, especially those in the north of Italy.

#19. Buying Property in Puglia.
You have the option of buying or renting a property on a long-term basis. Buying property in Puglia can lead to some special properties at very reasonable prices.

#20. The Food.
(1) Puglia is known as the ‘bread basket of Italy’.
(2) Many unique Italian foods originate from Puglia, including burrata cheese.
(4) The food and dishes of Puglia are responsible for the heathiest diet in the world.
(6) The pasta of Puglia is orecchiette pasta.
(7) Other local specialities include:
(i) Caciocavallo; (ii) Cartellate; (iii) Focaccia; (iv) Panzerotto;
(v) Pasticciotti; (vi) Pettole; (vii) Rosticceria; (viii) Taralli and Scaldatelli.

#21. The Wine.
Puglia is one of the largest wine-making regions of Italy.

#22. Dolphins Rule the Waves!
Off the coast of the Ionian Sea, near the town of Taranto, you can watch the dolphins and sperm whales in their natural habitat.

So, there you have it - 22 interesting, helpful and fun facts about the Puglia region in Italy

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