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Mesmerizing historical architecture, delicious food, roaming in the historic streets, beautiful beaches and many other excellent things came in my mind whenever I thinks about Apulia. Apulia is a region located in the south of Italy. Every year region is crowded with both national and international tourist. There are plenty of places and towns to visit in Apulia, however, following are some top rated towns.

Alberoello:

It is a small town in the province of Bari. It is famous for its unique huts with conical roofs called trulli. The Trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The whole town of Alberobello is made of 1500 trulli. It is Apulia’s most touristy and enchanting place.

Houses and shops in Alberobello

Lecce:

Lecce is famous for its beautiful baroque architecture in golden colored stone. You can watch the historic center of the city by walking in the streets. Streets are alive and full with people in the evening. Throughout the year plenty of cultural festivals are organised in the central square of the city such as Notte Bianca (white night), la tarantella (traditional dance festival) etc.

The historic center of Lecce

Ostuni:

Ostuni is famous for its historical architecture, surroundings, vibrant olives and grape agribusiness. The city has been inhabited since the Stone Age. It is called “the white town” ("La Città Bianca") due to its white painted architecture. Ostuni is one of most popular destination for tourist in summer. It is ranked on fifth place in Italian cities with respect to number of British residents.

Ostuni "La Città Bianca"

Otranto:

It is a town in the province of Lecce and is located on the eastern coast of Salento Peninsula. Otranto cathedral is the main tourist attraction with its mosaics floor built in 1163-1165.

Otranto historical center on the sea shore

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The skull cathedral of Otranto and its mosaic floor

Gallipoli:

Gallipoli (meaning “beautiful city”) is a town in the province of Lecce and is located by the Ionian sea. Gallipolli’s old town is on an island connected by a causeway to the mainland. You can enjoy leisurely walks along the city’s seafront walls. Visiting Frantoio Ipogeo (underground olive mill) in Granafei Palace is most interesting thing to do in Gallipoli. It was first used in 1600 to make olive oil for lamps.

The beautiful historic center of Gallipoli

Frantoio Ipogeo (underground olive mill) in Granafei Palace

1: Boryeong Mud Festival - South Korea:

It is an annual festival which takes place during the summer in Boryeong. The mud used for festival is considered rich in minerals. Due to its enrichment with mineral it is also used to manufacture cosmetics. If you get bored of the mud slides, mud prison, mud pools, and mud skiing, you can enjoy live music, acupuncture, and the festival's culminating fireworks display.

2: Running of the Bulls - Pamplona, Spain:

Festival practice involves running in front of small groups of bulls. Multiple rockets are fired to give signal to runners. A first rocket is set off at 8 a.m. to alert the runners that the corral gate is open. A second rocket signals that all six bulls have been released. The third and fourth rockets are signals that all of the herd has entered the bullring and its corral respectively, marking the end of the event. Every year 2 to 3 hundred people are injured in the festival however, injuries are minor not serious.

3: Holi:

Holi also known for festival of colors is the religious festival of Hindus and is celebrated each year. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal and some other regions of the world including Europe and north America.This festival starts with Holika bonfire (Holika Pooja) on night before Holi. The next morning is free for all carnival of colors, where everyone plays, chases and colors each other with dry powder and colored water, with some carrying water guns and colored water-filled balloons for their water fight.

4. La Tomatina – Spain:

La Tomatina is a tomato fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol near to Valencia in Spain. Participants throw tomatoes at each other and ride down those tomato-streaked slides having the time of their lives. Thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this 'World's Biggest Food Fight' where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets.

5: Battle of the Oranges - Ivrea, Italy:

In the ancient town of Ivrea, Italy celebrate its freedom during carnival by throwing 500000 kilograms of oranges at opposite groups. These groups consists of some thousands of townspeople, divided into nine combat teams, who throw oranges at each other. It is the largest food fight in Italy.

6: Grape Throwing Festival, Mallorca, Spain:

Throw huge amount of grapes at people and participate in other fun events.

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If you are adventure lover and have plans to visit Italy this year then you should definitely visit Lake Garda. Lake Garda called lago di garda in Italian is the biggest lake in Italy. It is located in the north of Italy and is a popular holiday location. The lake has lots of small islands and five main islands. Every year huge amount of tourist visit lake Garda to enjoy and witness its beauty. Lots of interesting festivals are organised each year on lake Garda. Following are some important cultural festivals:

1: Sports Event:

This festival is for the fans of mountain bike races along with guided tours, music, booths, pasta and lots of fun.

Date: From 01 May - To 03 May 2015

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2: Rock Master 2015:

Main part of the event are exciting rock climbing race.

Date: From 28 August - To 5 September 2015

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3: 100 miles 2015:

This event is for sailing lovers. 65 ° marathon sail , spectacular for the number of sailors and the presence of prototypes built exclusively for this race .

Date: From 05 September- To 6 September 2015.

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4: Adrenalina 2015:

This event includes manifestation of paragliding stunts, precision landing race, and acrobatic

show with 20 of the best drivers in the world.

Date: From 04 October - To 5 October 2015 (Not confirmed yet)

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5: Lake Garda Marathon:

This is international marathon event on 42 km unique track along the north main road of lake garda.

Date: 11 October 2015.

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6: Arena di Verona 2015:

The program of the 2015 Arena Opera Festival. On June 20, the first Festival of the Arena, will be represented during

Date: From 19 June - To 6 September 2015.

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7: Festival del Garda 2015:

It is 20th edition of an event unique to the Garda singing, music competition accompanied by comedians and cabaret artists that will stop in many places of the lake.

Date: From June - To August 2015.

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8: Notte di Fiaba 2015(Fairy tale night):

A long weekend dedicated to children, with games and shows inspired every year to a different tale, and at the closing ceremony ends with huge fireworks display.

Date: From 27 August - To 30 August 2015.

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For more Info: http://www.lagodigardahotels.it/eventi.html

1: Boryeong Mud Festival - South Korea:

2: Running of the Bulls - Pamplona, Spain:

4. La Tomatina – Spain:

5: Battle of the Oranges - Ivrea, Italy:

6: Grape Throwing Festival, Mallorca, Spain:

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