Place to see

There are many things to see and do in Polignano a Mare. We could suggest a concentric itinerary that widens into ever wider circles around the ancient town, the real beating heart of city life.
Starting from history and archeology, you will find a rich territory, all worth visiting. Polignano a Mare is not only sea, but the sea has represented its strength over the centuries and the reason why this area is so rich in things to see.

The Historical Centre

While walking through the medieval streets of the historic center, try to imagine the look of it a few centuries ago. It was protected by a large wall, surrounded by…

Lama Monachile and the bastion of St. Stephen

The great Domenico Modugno took the inspiration for his songs from one of these lodges. Lama Monachile and The bastion of St. Stephen, a place that for many years, has…

Sea Caves

The sea caves of Polignano a Mare are of considerable natural beauty. The erosive action of water, wind and the karst phenomenon have created a charming landscape. We recommend a…

The Village and the Abbey of San Vito

The Abbey of San Vito is located 3 miles north of Polignano a Mare. According to legend, in 801, while the Princess of Salerno, Florenza, was droning in Sele river in Campania,…

The "Pino Pascali" contemporary art museum

The Pino Pascali contemporary art museum, housed in Pino Pascali Palace for many years, is now in a bigger building in Via Parco del Lauro in the ancient restored slaughterhouse.Pino Pascali, sculptor,…

The Hermit Rock

Isolated, not far away from the centre of Polignano a Mare, few meters away from the land, direction south, stands "Lo Scoglio dell'Eremita" - "the Hermit Rock". Proceed on the…

Churches and sacred places

An itinerary through the churches of the city is really interesting. The church of Santa Maria Assunta which is located in Piazza dell'Orologio is the best known. It is also…

The Marquis Arch and the Palace

The Marquis' Arch, also known as the Great Door, was the main passageway into the village until 1780. This opened on to a smaller door, which no long exists, which…

Diving Itinerary of Incina Tower

In our beautiful Puglia, one of the most popular dive sites is the Cala Incina Tower, about 3 miles south of Polignano a Mare. The site of a marble statue…