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Three southern-Italy cities, mapped out for 2026 — what to see, where to stay, and the best day trips.
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Basilica di San Nicola, the old town lanes and the seafront — plus where to stay, eat and catch ferries.
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The Sassi cave districts, rock-hewn churches and panoramic belvederes carved into the ravine.
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Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and the baroque heart of the Salento peninsula.
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