BARI-PUGLIA-ITALY
Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare is one of the most picturesque towns of Puglia, located 40 km south of Bari, offering all the right ingredients for a perfect day out.
The tiny old town, reached through the Porta Vecchia gate or Marchesale Arc, combines charming, white-washed streets with beautiful old churches such as the Chiesa Matrice, the most important historical momument of Polignano.
You may find yourself getting lost in the winding streets, but you won’t mind at all. Before you know it, you will have reached one of three panoramic terraces offering breathtaking views of the beautiful Adriatic Sea and coastline.
Visit Trajan Bridge, just north of the historic centre, built under the Bourbon domination, still viable, that crosses Lama Monachile, a deep inlet just north of the old town which was an ancient trading port during the rule Veneta in the fifteenth century and today is hub of tourist life of Polignano, especially on summer evenings.
Pop down to the Blue Flag beach, just a few minutes walk from the old centre, which has crystal clear waters and is flanked on two sides by cliffs from which children and teenagers dive all through the day until sunset.
Main Points Of Interest:
- The Old Town
- Marchesale Arch or Porta Vecchia
- Matrice Church
- Seaview from the three terraces in the Old Town
- Trajan Bridge
- Lama Monachile with his blue flag Beach
- The Statue of Domenico Modugno, born in Polignano, who wrote and sang the massive international hit, "Volare", originally entitled "Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu". Volare. . oh oh. . cantare oh oh oh, nel blu dipinto di blu, felice di stare lassù!!!
Our Rate Included:
- Taxes, fuel, parking and possible road tolls.
- Driver English Speaking.
- Our Private Tours are customizable and adaptable to all your needs.
- We cooperate with Official Guides in case you might want reserve one.
NOTE: Our Rate do not include tickets to visit museums, monuments, attractions,official guide ferries and anything not mentioned above.
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