We had planned a short visit to Brindisi and a hike in the countryside afterwards. We first stopped next to the airport of Brindisi, where an exceptional church stands, surrounded by planes, cars and industrial buildings – Chiesa Santa Maria del Casale. The church of Santa Maria del Casale is a Romanesque – Gothic construction, erected at the end of the 13th …
We had found a place at the coast again, before we went to explore another city, this time Lecce, the capital of the Apulian baroque. According to legend, a city called Sybar existed here already at the time of the Trojan War. It was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, receiving the new name of Lupiae. After the …
We were on the way to Ostuni, but also looking for a car wash. Did you notice the state of our camper? Dirty is an understatement!! The “Old Town” of Ostuni is built on top of a hill and still fortified by the ancient walls. Its commonly referred to as “the White Town” for its …
