Parco Dune Costiere
Italy
Then we will take the old communication routes between the city and the sea, passing through the millenary olive trees of Puglia.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parco Naturale Regionale Dune Costiere, a stunning 'scrigno di biodiversità' (treasure chest of biodiversity) that stretches along eight kilometers of the Adriatic coast between the towns of Fasano and Ostuni.…
Listen in the app2The Dunes and the Ancient Junipers
The core of the park is defined by its coastal dunes, which are not merely piles of sand but complex habitats that have evolved over 2,000 years. These 'sand ribbons' are held together by a network of specialized vegetation that…
Listen in the app3Wetlands and the Fiume Morelli Eel Fishery
Inland from the dunes lies the Fiume Morelli, a wetland area fed by freshwater springs that descend from the Murge hills. This 'wet zone' is one of the park's most unique ecological features, where freshwater and saltwater mix to…
Listen in the app4The Underground Oil Mill — Frantoio Ipogeo
One of the most surprising historical treasures of the park is located beneath the ground. The 'frantoio ipogeo,' or underground oil mill, is a subterranean cathedral of labor. …
Listen in the app5The Regina Tomato — A Saline Tradition
The agricultural heritage of the park is perhaps best represented by a single vegetable: the Pomodoro Regina (Queen Tomato). This ancient variety of tomato is unique because it is grown in the saline soil of the coast and…
Listen in the app6San Pietro in Ottava — Norman Architecture
Nestled among the olive groves is a 'perla dell'architettura Normanna'—the Church of San Pietro in Ottava. Dating back to the 10th century, this small but majestically proportioned church is a reminder of the Norman presence in…
Listen in the app7Tempietto di Seppannibale — Longobard Mysteries
Even older than the Norman church is the Tempietto di Seppannibale, a precious jewel from the Longobard era. This small, cube-like structure with two domes is one of the most important early medieval buildings in Puglia. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of the Parco Dune Costiere concludes, we hope you have felt the 'vibration of the heart' that this place inspires. We have traveled from the shifting sands of the 2,000-year-old dunes and the ancient junipers…
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What is Parco Dune Costiere?
Parco Dune Costiere is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.7435, 17.5873 |
| Last updated |
