Holy Week
17 February 2016Visiting the sepulchres Like many other Puglian towns, Monopoli offers its visitors moments and rituals linked to the Holy Week, starting…
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19th of March – Bonfires of San Giuseppe
17 February 2016The Saint of the bonfires If you come to Monopoli in March, you cannot miss the traditional visit to the bonfires…
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The Chapels of the Cathedral
5 February 2016Walking down the right hand side of the nave you will first meet the Chapel of the Beams (Cappella delle Travi)….
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The Cathedral Square
5 February 2016A closed square on three sides it was constructed in 1783-84 by the architect G. Palmieri and is bounded by the…
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The “Old Port” – home of the “gozzi”
1 February 2016The old port is the true home of the “vozz” – the dialect term for Gozzi, the typical local boats. They’re…
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From cannons to bollards
1 February 2016It’s necessary to go back in time to understand the port’s history. The town’s mayor, Baron Federico Indelli and municipal council…
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The Castle of Monopoli
1 February 2016It’s impossible to visit Monopoli without admiring its castle in the town’s historical centre. Of great architectural interest it was constructed…
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The Martinelli – Meo Evoli Palace
1 February 2016Together with the castle this palace is undoubtedly the most photographed site of the port. This beautiful palace including the part…
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The typical Gozzo
1 February 2016The Gozzo, unlike other traditional fishing boats with oars used locally in the 1600s and 1700s armed with lateen sails and…
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