Grecia Salentina
Greek Villages in Italy? Grecìa Salentina is an area of Puglia, Italy featuring a unique group of towns southeast of Lecce where an ancient Greek dialect called Griko is still spoken. It represents the “Greek soul” in southern Italy. This Greek influence is characterized by whitewashed architecture, Byzantine influences, and traditions like the Taranta music […]
Monuments of Faith – Religious Sites in Puglia
The Evangelical Routes of Saints Peter and Paul The exact historical record of Saint Peter and Saint Paul landing in Puglia and directly establishing the Catholic religion there is not as clearly documented as their presence and martyrdom in Rome. However, Christian tradition and archaeological evidence suggest early Christianization of the region. […]