Beaches of the province are also worthy of the highest praise. The beautiful coast, clean water and great equipment make it possible not only to swim in the gentle sea, but also to enjoy water sports. The region is famous for typical houses of local residents - Trulli - which can be seen in every provincial town. Most of these buildings survived in Alberobello, so there are entire streets consisting of white dwarf buildings with conical roofs. Those are famous Trullo houses.
The town of Bari has remained a famous place of pilgrimage for many years. The local Basilica of St. Nicholas houses a precious religious artifact, the relics of St. Nicholas. Many ancient castles and fortresses erected by the Byzantines, the French and the Spaniards have survived in Puglia. Once there was a serious struggle for this valuable land. Ecotourism fans should visit Motolla and its surroundings; main attractions of these places are cave temples dating back more than ten centuries. Frescoes have preserved in some temples. Today, a part of caves is converted into museums.
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