Picturesque Italian Towns and Countryside Getaways
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app10 places in Italy: Craco, Polignano a Mare, Castel del Monte, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Eric Franke | German Explorer.
Craco
Place
• Explore the ghost town of Craco • Site of several films, including 'Quantum of Solace' • Abandoned in the 1960s due to landslides
Polignano a Mare
Place
• Cliffside town known for its white-washed buildings • Famous for its deep blue waters and sea caves • Birthplace of Domenico Modugno, singer of 'Volare'
Castel del Monte
Castle
4.5
• 13th-century octagonal castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Built by Emperor Frederick II • Unique architectural design with eight towers
Ostuni
Place
• Known as the 'White City' for its whitewashed buildings • Explore its labyrinthine streets and alleys • Views of the Adriatic Sea from its hilltop location
Old Rustic Filled Houses (Palmenti)
Landmark
4.4
• Visit the Palmenti, ancient rock-hewn wine presses • Unique example of historical agricultural architecture • Over 130 Palmenti scattered around the town
Matera
Place
• Explore the Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings • UNESCO World Heritage site • European Capital of Culture 2019
Alberobello
Place
• Visit the trulli of Alberobello, unique conical-roofed houses • UNESCO World Heritage site • Wander through the Rione Monti and Aia Piccola districts
Castelmezzano
Place
• Picturesque village nestled among the Lucanian Dolomites • Known for its stunning mountain scenery • Home to the 'Flight of the Angel' zip-line experience
Monopoli
Place
• Charming fishing town with a historic port • Explore its old town, cathedral, and castle • Enjoy the beaches and clear waters
Locorotondo
Place
• Explore this circular hilltop town in Puglia • Known for its whitewashed houses and historic center • Part of the 'I Borghi più belli d'Italia' (most beautiful villages of Italy)
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