
Family Guide to Exploring the Culture and History of Puglia with Kids
Puglia is steeped in history, with layers of culture that stretch from the Messapian era through the Roman Empire and beyond. For families traveling with kids, exploring the region’s cultural and historical sites can be not only educational, but also genuinely fun—when done right. The key is to choose destinations that spark imagination, offer interactive elements, or allow kids to physically move through space: climb towers, explore narrow alleyways, ride little tourist trains, or peer into secret caves. Across Salento and the Valle d’Itria, you’ll find a rich mix of sights that appeal to children as much as adults. Alberobello – The Trulli Village Walking through Alberobello is like stepping into the pages of a fairy tale. According to local legend, the dry-stone trulli were originally built without mortar so they could be easily dismantled when the tax collector came around—a clever loophole to avoid paying property taxes to the Kingdom of Naples. This quirky origin story only adds to their magical appearance and makes the town feel even more like a place out of folklore. This UNESCO World Heritage town is famous for its trulli — whitewashed stone huts topped with conical roofs that resemble hobbit houses. Kids are