Historic palace in the center of Polignano a Mare

Of medieval origin, the building is one of the most fascinating testimonies of the town's history. Once serving as the seat of the 'Università' (local governing body), the palace is accessed through the famous Arco della Porta, an ancient gateway that until the 18th century was the only connection to the surrounding territory, originally crossed via a drawbridge.

An iconic feature of the complex is the clock tower, once adorned with a sundial and now home to a precious rarity: a 19th-century pu...