Locanda dei Semplici, is a very cosy restaurant in the centre of Maglie. A unique place where guests feel at home. At grandmother’s home: furniture regenerated or purchased by second-hand locals and markets, vintage atmospheres, popular music and, last but not least, dishes with an exceptional taste. The ingredients of the territory are combined in a […]
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The Cathedral of Otranto is an incredible museum of art, culture, themes related to the Christian faith and religion. His mosaic flooring, SS, Martyrs of Otranto Primaldo and Companions had already been mentioned to you before. Now is the time to talk to you about the crypt of the cathedral, a majestic and splendid masterpiece of art
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Visiting Otranto in one day may seem an impossible task given the large number of historical monuments and beaches, but with the help of our advice you won’t waste precious time. Here are the 4 things that you absolutely can not miss to visit and do on your day in Otranto. To learn more: DISCOVER OTRANTO, ITS BEAUTIES AND
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In the heart of Gallipoli Vecchia, Gaddhripuli, as the old Gallipolini fishermen say, who fought almost a century against the sea, there is a splendid treasure of immeasurable value: the cathedral of Sant’ Agata, virgin and martyr from Catania. The cathedral of Gallipoli is a real artistic spectacle: you will remain open-mouthed The spectacle that will appear
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The Lecce Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the seizure of Flavio Briatore’s Twiga Otranto, sealing the site about one month after the opening of the bathing establishment. We do not enter into legal matters (because justice will certainly do its course), nor do we enter into the merit of the building concession (accompanied by 11 favourable opinions) obtained
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Not so far from Otranto, Grotta dei Cervi (Cave of the Deers) is located near Torre S. Emiliano, within a fenced area. This cave is very important because here, with great probability, there was one of the first human settlements in Salento during the Upper Palaeolithic era, 15,000 years ago. Grotta dei Cervi: what you will find inside
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This sensational dish, represents spring and the awakening of nature with its colors, scents and flavors. Although it requires a bit of effort because of the different procedures to be followed, the end result is sure to be tasty. Make a Gallipoli red shrimp bisque by sautéing a mirepoix of vegetables (a chopped celery, carrot
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This recipe contains the true taste of our land, Salento. The wild boar essence is perfectly matched with balsamic onion, cocoa and cappuccino foam. Just follow these simple procedures to get a unique dish with unmistakable flavors. Soak the leg of wild boar for about 12 hours with red wine and smells such as myrtle,
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Salento octopus in spring is an explosion of colors and flavors. The cooking was done in pignata and, instead of cooking it together with the tomato, our chef used a purée of chickpeas flavored with rosemary together with various seasonal vegetables. Ivan wanted to sign his creation, using ingredients from the Far East: (meta of
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The Salento spring is well represented by the heart of the black artichoke, stuffed with barley frisa. The filling was done diligently and professionally with an excellent “friseddhra” (Italian frisella, using the dialectal term) from Salento, a barley which replaces bread. Around the heart of the artichoke melts the structure of this excellent dish: its
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