Polignano a Mare: Centro storico: Webcam Polignano - View from Malù b&b

Few towns in Apulia have a history as closely tied to the Adriatic Sea as Polignano a Mare. The historic centre occupies limestone cliffs above the water, while Lama Monachile, a narrow inlet crossed by a stone bridge, cuts into the town below. Polignano stood on the route of the Roman Via Traiana, which connected Benevento with Brindisi; traces of that long role as a coastal stopping point remain in its compact lanes and old gateways. It is also the birthplace of singer Domenico Modugno, commemorated by a seafront statue, whose song “Nel blu dipinto di blu” carried Italian popular music worldwide. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Polignano a Mare and Apulia’s Adriatic coast.

Among the regions of Italy, Apulia stands out for its long Adriatic and Ionian shoreline, tracing the heel of the peninsula. Inland, the limestone Murge plateau leads into olive groves, vineyards and the broad agricultural plain around Bari, while the Gargano promontory reaches into the Adriatic in the north. Its towns retain distinctive stone architecture: Alberobello is known for trulli, whitewashed circular dwellings with conical roofs, and Castel del Monte, commissioned by Emperor Frederick II, stands on a hill near Andria. Apulian cooking centres on olive oil, durum wheat, vegetables and seafood, reflecting both farmland and coast. Browse webcams around Apulia to see how the region connects with southern Italy.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.