Suspended on a rocky spur, overlooking the blue sea, Polignano a Mare, located in the province of Bari, represents one of the most precious gems of the whole of Italy and an essential stop on your trip to Puglia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The charm of Polignano a Mare lies not only in its splendid sea waters, but also in the suggestive historical center, characterized by stone houses, loggias, intricate alleys and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of the marine horizon. It is a city that requires to be discovered calmly, thus allowing you to relive the charm of traditions and the typical authenticity of small fishing villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polignano a Mare is also the birthplace and home of Domenico Modugno; in the city you will find an imposing statue dedicated to him, located next to a staircase that leads to a panoramic terrace, from which you can admire a spectacular panorama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lama Monachile is one of the iconic symbols of Polignano, also known as \u201cPolignano Beach\u201d. These two rock walls overlooking the sea enclose a delightful inlet of sand and water. In Roman times, this beach was used as a port for ships coming from the East. Today it is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Polignano, and despite its popularity, its beauty manages to erase every thought. You cannot miss the view from the Bourbon bridge which offers an enchanting spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have climbed up, cross the Arco Marchesale, which will lead you to the heart of the historic center, characterized by narrow streets, alleys and small squares. The suggestive Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, dominated by the Palazzo dell'Orologio, is an essential stop. Walking through the streets, you can discover churches and monuments of great historical value, such as the Church of Sant'Antonio, that of San Cosma and Damiano, the Palazzo Marchesale and the Chiesa Matrice di Santa Maria Assunta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The various cultural influences that have followed one another over the centuries, including Arab, Byzantine, Spanish, Roman and Norman, are still evident in the evocative historic center of Polignano. The white of the houses and the flower-filled balconies, the streets that resist the passage of time and the poetic touch of the poems of "Guido, the Flaneur", which decorate the most unthinkable corners of the city, make Polignano a unique place, to be explored with a careful eye and an open heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coast of Polignano a Mare boasts over 70 sea caves, formed by the erosive action of the sea and wind over the centuries. To explore them, you can take one of the many boat tours available almost all year round, which sometimes include stops for a dip in the crystalline waters near the caves. This is an experience that is absolutely worth living: Polignano is also and above all its nature and its sea, to be discovered and admired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few kilometers from Polignano, you will find the Abbey of San Vito, located by the sea, an unmissable stop if you are in the area. Originally attached to a convent, the abbey is now part of a private residence. In addition to visiting the interior of the abbey, do not miss the opportunity to admire the suggestive surrounding landscape, which is the backdrop to the annual procession by sea of the relics of San Vito, which takes place every June 14.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":254,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-463","scopri_la_puglia","type-scopri_la_puglia","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n