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Craft and culinary traditions form a great part of Puglia region's culture. During their vacations, travelers can witness the most unusual festivals and events that differ much from events in any other region of Italy. Puglia is ranked first in the country in grape harvesting and is the champion of the country for the production of wine. The recipe of some wines has remained unchanged for hundreds of years that make them truly unique.
In addition to high quality wine, the region is famous due to olive oil of high quality. Local olive groves are among the oldest in Europe and can be called important landmarks of Puglia. Cheese production is also a very interesting national craft; the fact is that there are no large dairies in Puglia.

Local farmers are major producers of cheese, which is now delivered in a variety of countries around the world. Indigenous people recognize exclusively home-made cheese and consider products made on large-scale plants to be fakes. During the year, there are fairs and festivals of cheese in various cities in the region; products of the best producers are represented there. Territories of some farms have small dairies that don’t look modern; many farmers are happy to arrange tours for curious tourists.
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