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Heleanna, pride of patriotism
4 May 2016Walking around the port you will see an extraordinary bas-relief along the castle walls. These artistic stones tell the story of…
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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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