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The Grotta Palazzese restaurant is internationally renowned, as evidenced by the many reviews on the most important magazines and blogs around the world. It has an outdoor lounge, set in a unique place in the world. In fact, the terrace that welcomes guests has been created within a natural cave, the 'Grotta Palazzese' (or 'di Palazzo', as it was once called), from which it takes its name, a place known and used for parties and banquets since 1700. Famous, to regard, it is the watercolor of Jean Louis Desprez of 1783.
April 9, 2015 Top Things to Do in Polignano a MarePerched on the edge of a craggy ravine on southern Italy’s coast, you’ll find the incredibly scenic village called Polignano a Mare. Things to Do in Polignano a MareWarm summer days in southern Italy have the same vibe as they do in Greece, especially in the quieter places. Walking through Polignano a Mare was like being back in Greece. Locals gathered to relax, sit or have a coffee in the little picturesque squares, neighbors gossiped outside their windows or doors, little old women hung laundry as kids zoomed around chasing either a dog, cat or soccer ball.Polignano a Mare is a that simple kind of place. Ideal for unhurried exploration, there aren’t any “major” sights here.The village is just a simple sea facing town with its own charms to offer those that make the trip to stroll its lanes and swim in its sea. Here are the top things to do in Polignano a Mare.
Walk through Centro StoricoExperiencing a quiet walk through the Centro Storico, the historic center, is one of the top things to do in Polignano a Mare.The Centro Storico is car traffic free, a series of cobbled and stone paths lined with small homes and churches. Get “lost” making your way through the small paths and walkways. You won’t get lost anyway, they all eventually lead to one of three gorgeous sea viewing terraces. I didn’t need a map or a map app to find my way around. Just go and explore.In the Centro Storico Look For: Porta Vecchia GateThis archway at the main gate of Polignano a Mare was once the only way to get into the town.
The town was one of the most important ancient settlements in the Puglia region. Back then, various cultures and communities met here and were eventually taken over by invaders including the Huns and the Normans. Statue of Domenico Modugno: You Know the SongCheck out the animated statue of the town’s famous son, the singer Domenico Modugno.Considered the first Italian cantatore, he rose to fame for his 1958 international hit song Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu also known as Volare. Here he was performing on the Ed Sullivan show.See the Sea CavesThe town is famous for its half-submerged sea caves and there are numerous boat excursion tours to see them up close.You can also eat in one. Reserve a table at the Grotta Palazzese.
In Italian, g rotta means cave. This particular grotta was used for royal banquets dating back to the 1700s and now it is a unique cave restaurant that is part of the hotel.