Italian Regions and Cities: Southern Italy

Puglia, also called Apulia, regione, southeastern Italy. It extends from the Fortore River in the northwest to Cape Santa Maria di Leuca at the tip of the Salentine Peninsula (the “heel” of Italy) and comprises the provincie of Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, and Taranto.

Apulia: the sunny region between two seas and warm hospitality in places rich in history

The territory of Puglia (also called Apulia in English), is the easternmost region in Italy, a long, narrow peninsula, bordered by two seas, the Ionian and Adriatic, with the longest coastline in the Italian peninsula

Love Bari, Puglia home to the real Santa Claus

Francesco was born of Giacomo D'Alessio and Vienna from Fuscaldo, in Paola, Calabria, on March 27, 1416 and died in Tours, France on April 2, 1507; this hermit, founder of the Minimi Order, was proclaimed a saint by Pope Leo X in 1519. Travelling throughout the 15th century, he was a great protagonist of his time, thanks to his courage in tackling social problems in Calabria, his political commitment in France, his deep religious mysticism, and also his modernity with his great love of animals and strict Vegan diet.

The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia has always had a strategic position and has been historically connected with Spain, especially along the western coasts. It enjoys a wide autonomy within the Italian state.

Campania, regione, southern Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea between the Garigliano (Lower Liri) River (north) and the Gulf of Policastro (south). The region comprises the provinces of Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Napoli, and Salerno.

Campania offers landscapes, history, culture and a gastronomic tradition that the whole world envies

Looking for the traditional food of Campania? The must-try highlights of Campania cuisine? From starters to pasta to pizza to desserts—and even drinks—it’s all here!
Whether you’re traveling to the Amalfi Coast, the city of Naples, the island of Capri, or the province of Salerno, this list has the Campania foods you won’t want to miss!

Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

The largest Mediterranean island, separated from the Italian peninsula by the very narrow Messina strait, Sicily is probably among the regions richest in history, art and cultural heritage, a mosaic of colours and contrasts, from the blue seas surrounding enchanted islands to the magic of the snowy Aetna.

Sicily, island of eternal summer, culture and archaeology

St. Agatha, also known as Agatha of Sicily, is one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the Catholic Church. It is believed that she was born around 231 in either Catania or Palermo, Sicily to a rich and noble family.

Basilicata is a small region, mostly mountainous, situated in Southern Italy and with two short coastlines on the Ionian and the Thyrrenian Sea, and divided into two Provinces:
Province of Matera (MT)
Province of Potenza (PZ)

Basilicata, a region of ancient origins, suspended between two seas and with mountains of great beauty

The patron saint of Potenza, Saint Gerardo da Piacenza, is celebrated each year, on the 30th of May, when his effigy is carried in procession along the main streets of the capital.