If you walk along the perimeter of the town, following the line of the old city walls, you will see that a few of the defensive towers built into those walls are still standing.  An example of this is the Torre delle Seti, or the Tower of Silk, which dates from the fourteenth century.  The…

Exploring the historical center, of whichever town we happen to be in, is something I love doing.  To simply let your heart and feet guide you is the best way to see a new place. In Piazza del Plebiscito, you will find the Torre dell’Orologio, and the adjoining Palazzo dell’Università.  The Torre dell’Orologio dates from…

On two sides, surrounding the apartment we had rented (in fact, all the windows in the apartment overlooked it), there was Villa Comunale Giuseppe Garibaldi.  This small public park area was charming during daylight hours, and it was a nice place to relax.  In the evening hours, especially on the weekends, the bar/pizzeria/restaurant in the…

Our next destination was only a twenty-two-minute drive away, the charming city of Martina Franca!  After the small town of Crispiano, we were both ready for a little more of a city atmosphere, and Martina Franca did not disappoint.  I immediately fell in love with the charming city and its people!  Once again, we rented…

The small, lovely Church of San Francesco d’Assisi sits at the edge of a charming piazza. The octagonal-shaped church is a peaceful place to sit for a while, admiring the artwork that adorns its walls. Set in the outskirts of the city, but still an easy walk from the main piazza, the Torre Cacace dates…