Puglia

Rudolph Valentino, the most famous artist from Puglia

noreply@blogger.com (The Author) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:44:00 +0000

Rudolph Valentino, (May 6, 1895 - August 23, 1926) was an Italian actor born in Castellaneta, Apulia, in the same year as the invention of cinema.

He spent some time in Paris, where he became a talented dancer, and then returned to Italy for a while. In 1913 he left for America, following the advice of Domenico Savino, a friend of his and of tenor Tito Schipa.

He landed in New York where he worked for a while as a dancer and obtained a certain local fame. It has been said that during this period he also was a gigolo and that he had judicial troubles for prostitution-related matters.He next met the actor Norman Kerry, who convinced him to try a career in cinema, still in the silent era.

In 1926 he died in New York, an estimated 100,000 people were said to have taken part in his funeral.

Hollywood legend relates the story that thousands of women lined the streets, causing riots. Several of his fans were even said to have committed suicide.

He is interred in the Hollywood Forever Memorial Park Cemetery in Hollywood, California.

"Salento in barca"

noreply@blogger.com (The Author) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:22:00 +0000

"Salento in barca" provides tours on a traditional fisherman boat and organizes tailored solutions based on culinary, diving or snorkelling and naturalistic interests.

During your trip you will enjoy the beauty of the rocky and sandy beaches of the Ionian Sea, from Gallipoli to Porto Cesareo and Santa Maria di Leuca…having the opportunity to swim in crystal clear water.

Lucio Dalla in concert

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:40:00 +0000

Lucio Dalla, the famous singer-songwriter from Bologna will perform a live concert on august 17, in Bisceglie (Bari).

The concert "Sea narrates (Il Mare racconta)" will also have a charitable goal, since a part of the seats sells proceeds would be devolved for charity.

“Festa di Cinema del reale” (24/25/26 July 2008)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:14:00 +0000

“La Festa di Cinema del reale” is an event dedicated to authors and their works, motion-picture and video, that offer personal and singular interpretations of the world realities, past and present ones. Different documentary genre merge into this festival in which are projected experimental films, test film, personal diaries, family films, large reportage, historical inquiries… The event, conceived and organized from Big Sur, will be directed by the filmmaker the Paolo Pisanelli.

Live music and local appetizers will open each evening dedicated to Italian documentary: “Biùtiful cauntri” of Esmeralda Calabria, Andrea D' Ambrosio and Peppe Ruggiero, “The grotesque side of the Life” of Federica Di Giacomo, “The passage of the line” of Pietro Marcello, “The theatre and the teacher” of Paolo Pisanelli, “Vjesh/Song” of Rossella Schillaci and “We want also the roses” of Alina Marazzi.

Enjoy your stay in Puglia!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:21:00 +0000

Guided Visits:
Matera (morning, half day)
Cisternino, Ostuni and Martina Franca (full day)
Lecce’s historical centre di Leuca (morning, half day) half day)
Galatina and the Taranta history (morning, half day)
Adriatic and Ionian sea: Otranto, Castro and S. Maria di Leuca (full day)

Tastings:
Wine tastings, in local ancient wineries (Negroamaro, Primitive, etc.)
Olive oil tastings, in farmhouse or limestone mill
Cheese tastings, in farmhouse (mozzarella, scamorze, giuncata)
Bread tasting, in famous Altamura’s bakeries
Meat tastings, in local “fornello” (best meat grilled before your eyes)
Ice creams tasting, in famous Lecce’s ice cream parlour

Special meals:
Vegetarian meal, in farmhouse
Typical cuisine, at the local trattoria
Seafood dinners

Special experiences:
Truffle Hunting
Cooking lessons
Diving (Porto Cesareo, Leuca, etc.)

Alitalia flights to connect Rome to Los Angeles

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:20:00 +0000

5 direct flights each week!

Schedule:

AZ 620 from Rome to Los Angeles dep. 9:10am with arr. 1:10pm local time
(it works on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)

AZ 621 from Los Angeles to Rome dep 3:10pm with arr. 0:10pm local time
(it works on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)

La Notte della Taranta (11th Edition)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:30:00 +0000

From 7 to 23 August will take place the Eleventh Edition of La Notte della Taranta, the greatest music festival (completely free) dedicated to revival and enhancement of Salentine pizzica through the meeting with other traditions and different music genres, promoted and organized by Regione Puglia, Provincia di Lecce, Unione dei Comuni della Grecìa Salentina and Istituto Diego Carpitella in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Lecce, Gioco del Lotto and Arcus Spa, with the production and press office of Princigalli Produzioni.

For information on the Festival: info@lanottedellataranta.it.

Press contacts email taranta@princigalliproduzioni.it, person in charge: Monica Filograno

Truffles for everybody

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:47:00 +0000

"SALENTO TRUFFLES”

Truffle’s Festival at Corigliano d’Otranto (Lecce, Puglia, Italy)

2nd edition jun 20 - 29 2008

A ten days event fully dedicated to the famous fungus of which Salento’s woods and fields are rich, both white and black variety.

Puglia (http://travelingtopuglia.blogspot.com)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:43:00 +0000

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Traditionally focused on family, food and celebration, with a culinary style influenced by what is grown and raised on the land, olive oil and local wine. Culture, traditional gastronomy, beautiful natural landscapes, coastline scenery and archaeology. Discoverpuglia is your key to unlock the door and discover the beauty of the people and of the land in the southeastern end of Italythe real Puglia country living.

News, videos and recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:04:00 +0000

Our blog begins to be rich of updated international news and video about Puglia, but also special recipes from our unique region.

Take in mind to check our updates!!!

NECTFL 2008 NY - Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:01:00 +0000

Vincitori del Quiz

1st. Prize: "BAROQUE ITALY" package: A 7 day, 6 nights bed&breakfast accommodation at HOTEL PRESIDENT in LECCE, Puglia. Donated by the Management of Vestas Hotels and Resorts Group, thanks to the commitment of the Italian Government Tourist Board of North America, Dr. Riccardo Strano, Director, with the collaboration of the Consortium Discoverpuglia and Mr. Augusto Francot. WINNER: Caterina Como

Fly & drive in Puglia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:18:00 +0000

1 Day – Lecce – 3 nights
Arrival at Brindisi airport, pick up your car and Discover Puglia on your own.
Transfer to your hotel in Lecce (31 miles). In the afternoon visit to a winery and wine tasting in a small village near Lecce.

2 Day – Ionian
Full day tour in the fascinating Salento Province. Starting your tour from Lecce, famous for its baroque style, you can easily get to Galatina (17 miles) a very old town full of history and churches among which, the Basilica di Santa Caterina di Alessandria with its precious cycle of paintings, stands out and Gallipoli (16 miles) ancient town of fishermen and sailors, called the Ionian pearl where you can experience an olive oil tasting in an old underground olive mill.

3 Day – Adriatic
Full day tour on the other side of the Salento peninsula. You will see the most enchanting landscapes driving down to Santa Maria di Leuca De Finibus Terrae (44 miles) and then going up to Castro, Santa Cesarea Terme, Porto Badisco and Otranto (34 miles) a really charming town thanks to its Aragonese Castle, the Cathedral, many inlets and the Alimini Lakes.

4 Day – Alberobello – 2 nights
Full day tour in the heart of the Murgia, one of the most attractive areas of Puglia. Visit of Alberobello (72 miles), UNESCO heritage and the capitol of the Trullos, transfer to Locorotondo for a cooking class and lunch. Early afternoon visit of Ostuni (20 miles) called the white town for its bright colour and Martina Franca (18 miles) destination recommended for all lovers of the baroque and the palaces.

5 Day – Matera
The Sassi (47 miles)and the park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera (UNESCO heritage) are the best surviving and most complete examples of rock-cut settlement in the Mediterranean region. The caves have been used since prehistoric times.

6 Day – Bari – 1 night
Visit of Bari (35 miles) old historical centre and then Trani (32 miles) with its wonderful Romanesque Cathedral overlooking the sea, one of the most famous of Puglia. Well-known is Castel del Monte (9 miles) UNESCO heritage with its octagonal layout. Characteristic of Castel del Monte is the repeated use of the number eight: octagonal towers are inserted on each of the eight corners.

7 Day – Bari
Drop off the car at Bari airport and departure.

Services upon request:

Cheese Making
Truffle Hunting
Guided Tours
GPS Navigator

Discoverpuglia!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:40:00 +0000

The region of Puglia is located at the heel of Italy’s boot. It is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the East and the Ionian Sea to the Southwest. To the North the border is shared with the region of Molise and to the West, Campania and Basilicata.

Gabriele’s Travels Italy group

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:39:00 +0000

What an incredible experience! (Edward Pompeian's family)

A dream to be left behind when the tour leaves for home! (Carol and Reg Pierson)

The restaurants were amazing (I got sick in Spain not in Italy (John and Joan Bachman)

Apulia has been a wonderful discovery (Allen and Sue Wenner)

We are proud to have been a part of this tour (James and Mary Lily Nuckolls)

Great food, wine, touring with wonderful company (Katherine Shepard)

Ritorneremo in Puglia.... (Gabriele e Cinzia)

Great food, wine and adventures. (Sarah Millet)The "people" made the trip special. Just a great time. The things we saw, the people we met.(Mark and Carol Stehly)

Tour de Forks’ group

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:37:00 +0000

Women from the World came here to taste our food, wine & truffles...but also learned how to make pasta & mozzarella.

New yorkers’ family group

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:35:00 +0000

Griffins' family discovered Puglia's amenities and flavours, wandering among people and natural landscapes, having a real look of apulian lifestyle.

Truffle hunting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:33:00 +0000

The white truffle is one of the finest delicacies. The most precious, aromatic and expensive truffles grow in Italy and, though it’s not well-known, Puglia is one of the regions where you can find it!
For over 25 years, Giuseppe, our famous hunter, has been dedicated to hunting and preserving the Salentino white truffle. He arranges exiting excursions with his truffle hounds to search for this famed fungus. Giuseppe welcomes you to enter his world made of his family, home, dogs and woods. After the truffle hunting, totally immersed in the countryside, he will prepare a memorable truffle lunch.

Cheese making

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:31:00 +0000

Mrs. Griffin learning to make mozzarella and caciotta......
Mozzarella is one of the most famous Italian words abroad. This delicious cheese, which comes from Southern Italy, has a prominent role in Pugliese cuisine and is widely known all over the world. Its name derives from the dialect word mozza, meaning to cut, because of the method of working.
You will be shown the mozzarella making process and, if you like, you can participate in the shaping of the cheese. But more importantly, you will take part in a tasting of different local, home-made cheese: burrata, giuncata, ricotta and many others.

Olive oil tasting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:29:00 +0000

Puglia is the most important region in Italy when it comes to olive growing. The territory is characterized by the presence of century-old olive trees, which probably better represent the Mediterranean civilization. The olive oil produced here is strictly extra-virgin and an essential part of everyday Pugliese cuisine.You will be shown an underground limestone mill or Frantoio, where a guide will explain the way the mill was used and show you the traditional techniques for making Olive Oil. Afterward you will take part in a tasting of different varieties of oils and traditional food.

Wine tasting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:13:00 +0000

Grape growing, spread all over the provinces, is an important resource for the region of Puglia, whose production represents15% of all wine produced in Italy.
Enjoy a half-day tour in one of our old wineries whose long tradition is synonymous of great quality and experience. After hearing the history of the winery and its production, you will be shown part of the wine making process. Your guided visit will end with a tasting of different varietals together with some typical Pugliese food.

SPA treatments

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:12:00 +0000

A spa holiday in Puglia is a perfect way to combine and enjoy days of sightseeing, walking, eating together and beauty treatments. Whatever you need, there are tailored programs available to smooth, relax and revitalize according to your mood. For both men and women, facial, body and foot treatments provide everything your senses could desire to restore your balance.
Escape from your everyday life, join us and experience Puglia’s energy!

Cooking Class

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:08:00 +0000

Pugliese cuisine, born of a poor region, is now gaining appreciation because of the quality of local products form the land and sea.
Vegetables, grains, cheese and fish are the base of traditional everyday meals which are enhanced by the flavour of Pugliese Olive Oil.
The ingredients are ingeniously brought together creating unforgettable, healthy and genuine flavours.
This food is based upon the home cook and because of this, recipes usually lack specific quantities.
Our hands-on cooking classes will enable you to ‘feel’ this unusual way of preparing food and to bring a little bit of Puglia home with you!

Magic atmosphere

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:49:00 +0000

Everything gives you the pleasure to take a picture with your camera...

Town festivals

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:19:00 +0000

Celebrations, town festivals and religious rituals fascinate every year many locals and foreigners. This area has managed to preserve local traditions and maintain cultural events throughout the years. Each village has a different celebration in honour of the Saint Patron. Wonderful decorations made of unique lighting impress visitors. Long galleries made of thousands and thousands of small coloured light bulbs are placed according to old techniques together with enchanting fireworks and products such as cupeta (sweet made of almond, honey and sugar) and scapece (fish, vinegar, bread and saffron) prepared according to the old traditional recipes.

Food from Apulia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:38:00 +0000

Pugliese cuisine, born of a poor region, is now gaining appreciation because of the quality of local products form the land and the sea.
Vegetables, grains, cheese and fish are the base of traditional everyday meals which are enhanced by the flavour of Pugliese Olive Oil.
The ingredients are ingeniously brought together creating unforgettable, healthy and genuine flavours such as orecchiette with fresh tomato or ciceri e tria (pasta with chik-peas) or soup and an infinite number of delicious plates.