Polignano a Mare is risen on the Adriatic sea. It is a picturesque town cliff above the sea, with a coast rich in inlets, coves and natural caves.
The Neapolis Peuceta was frequented by the man since the paleolithic (Grotta dei Ladroni, Grotta del Guardiano), then it became Roman colony and it was used as barn to supply the armies that left along the Traiana street.
The historical center is a small jewel of medieval origins, very well preserved.
The historical center is a small jewel of medieval origins, very well preserved. In the historical center the visitors enter from a door set in the Feudal Building.
The Building Pino Pascali entertains them the civic library, the Laboratory of Paleontology and the Center of contemporary art devoted to Pino Pascali them.
Pino Pascali is affirmed them to international level for the originality of his works.
In the neighbourhood of Polignano a Mare, the Abbazia di San Vito, particularly relevant from the historical point of view, is located in the same-named sea village.
Remains of the ancient Roman statio were found recently during archaeological excavations carried out around the Abbey. The 1200 year old Abbey is today the house of many inhabitants of the village of San Vito.
To Polignano a Mare was born the singer Domenico Modugno famous in the world for his song " Nel blu dipinto di blu" (Volare). His Career in the theatre, the cinema, the TV was as much as remarkable.