Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta

Season 15, Episode 17

Episode Title: Splendori di Puglia - Il Salento

Air Date: 2015-10-17

Overview:

Alberto Angela is at the helm of this second episode once again dedicated to the splendors and history of Puglia. We start from Salento, and in particular from the city of Lecce: the host guides us through the buildings of the Baroque era, passing through streets, palaces and churches, arriving at the main square where the remains of a Roman amphitheater are preserved. Subsequently, the processing of papier-mâché is illustrated, inside an ancient laboratory: it is a characteristic art of the place, very useful for creating the statues of saints carried in processions. "Ulysses, The pleasure of discovery" then offers the opportunity to enter the basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, in Galatina, and to learn about the meaning of the taranta rite. He reaches the sea, to explore the caves of Zinzulusa and the waters of Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca.