Castles and Romanesque Cathedrals: Testimonies of an Illustrious Past

An itinerary through the vestiges of an illustrious political and military past and the testimonies of Apulia's religious devotion, both sources of artistic masterpieces such as castles and Romanesque cathedrals. A must-see stop is Castel del Monte, the enigmatic and fascinating fortress commissioned by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, which stands majestically over the solitary landscape of the Murge. 

Holy Week Rites: Immersing Yourself in Popular Devotion

The relic of the "Sacra Spina" in Andria introduces the deeply felt processional rites of Good Friday and Holy Saturday in Corato. Continuing towards Bisceglie, you will be enveloped by the ‘’Meeting’’ between Jesus and His Mother, a moment of intense emotion, and by the haunting Songs of women dressed in black in Canosa di Puglia, resonating in the soul like an ancestral lament. 

Let yourself be transported on an emotional journey through the vestiges of a glorious past and the intense testimonies of popular religiosity, both sources of authentic artistic masterpieces in this wonderful region.