Sandwiched between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea in the heel of Italy, Puglia is one of the ... scattered with medieval villages, grand baroque churches and archaeological ruins, all threaded ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

It was here that the Italian Baroque painter developed a distinctive ... works safely attributed to him permanently reside in the churches, museums and villas of the Eternal City.

The rooms and suites feature private balconies, soaking tubs, bespoke Italian furnishings ... a 17th-century Baroque church in Lecce), olive oil tastings at nearby farms, seasonal cooking classes ...