Knowra Apulia Apulia Apulia, also called Puglia, is a region of southeastern Italy occupying the heel of the Italian peninsula. Its capital is Bari, and its coastline borders the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Bari : A port city in southeastern Italy and the capital of Apulia. Apulia’s regional government is based in its largest city on the Adriatic coast.
Apulian cuisine : The regional cooking tradition of Apulia, shaped by local grains, vegetables, olive oil, and seafood. The region’s agriculture and coast are especially visible in its food.
Magna Graecia : The ancient Greek settlements and coastal territories of southern Italy and Sicily. Greek colonies shaped communities along Apulia’s southern and eastern coasts.
Alberobello : A town in Apulia known for its concentration of traditional trulli houses. Its trulli district exemplifies a building form strongly associated with the region.
Salento : A peninsula forming the southeasternmost part of Apulia, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. This distinctive subregion makes up the heel’s tip.
Orecchiette : Small, ear-shaped pasta traditionally associated with southern Italy, especially Apulia. This pasta is a recognizable expression of Bari’s culinary tradition.
Via Appia : An ancient Roman road linking Rome with Brindisi in southeastern Italy. Its route connected Apulia’s Adriatic port to Rome and the wider empire.
Lecce : A city in southern Apulia known for its ornate Baroque architecture. Its richly carved stone façades offer a distinct contrast to Apulia’s rural settlements.
Tavoliere delle Puglie : A broad, fertile plain in northern Apulia, centered on Foggia. Its open agricultural landscape contrasts with the region’s coastal and upland terrain.
Primitivo : A dark-skinned wine grape variety widely grown in southern Italy, especially Apulia. Apulia’s warm conditions support vineyards producing wines from this grape.
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