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16/10/2026

Get Repost App • Monopoli, la ville aux couleurs éclatantes… et puis parfois, elle t’offre un sacré reflet et une belle vieille automobile. Là, forcément, tu kiffes !

15/10/2026

Get Repost App • Varga László Monopoli :
Castello Carlo V & Porto Antico

The sun-drenched facade of the Castello Carlo V, a masterpiece of Renaissance military engineering, dominates the left bank of Monopoli's old harbor. Constructed in the 16th century by Emperor Charles V as part of Apulia's coastal defense system against Ottoman threats, this massive fortress is a testament to the region's complex history and strategic importance.

Across the water, the historic town of Monopoli unfolds with its characteristically white-washed buildings and dark-shuttered windows, built in classic Mediterranean style. The contrast between the imposing stone of the castle and the elegant residential structures highlights the unique urban fabric of this former trading post, which once connected the eastern and western Mediterranean.

The sparkling blue water of the Porto Antico serves as a lively mirror, reflecting the blue sky and the architectural landmarks, and reminding observers of the port’s enduring role in fishing and maritime commerce. The gentle movement of the boats anchored in the harbor captures the slow, rhythmic pace of life that defines this historic Italian town.

14/10/2026

Get Repost App • Angelica Tobit | Happy Go Lica Nonna Appreciation Society

There’s something so captivating about their matriarchal charm, and I’ve had nothing but warm and lovely interactions with many a nonna, waving down from their balconies as they survey their kingdom from a comfy chair, making pasta or grating Parmesan out on the street, or chatting away in Italian as I smile and nod, attempting to piece their stories together and pretending to understand every word.

Here’s to you, nonnas. The true queens of Puglia.

13/10/2026

Get Repost App • Varga László Monopoli Lighthouse

Standing sentinel at the entrance of the historic Porto Vecchio in Monopoli, Puglia, the Faro Rosso (Red Lighthouse) captures the timeless allure of the Adriatic coast.

Constructed in 1878 by local port authorities before being transferred to the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) in 1911, this active beacon has guided sailors for nearly a century and a half.

The 14-meter-tall hexagonal masonry tower rests on a sturdy, circular stone bastion, featuring distinctive horizontal red and white bands designed to provide high daylight visibility against the sprawling blue horizon.

Positioned at the very end of the historic Molo Margherita breakwater, its lantern and gallery rise to a focal height of 15 meters, casting a protective red flash every three seconds that reaches up to 8 nautical miles out to sea.

Today, this fully automated, photovoltaic-powered landmark operates alongside the nearby 16th-century Castle of Charles V, anchoring the historic waterfront where centuries of maritime history meet the gentle tides of Southern Italy.

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Get • The colours of Monopoli 🇮🇹

Wondering the streets, I find myself collecting colours wherever I go.

Here in Monopoli, it’s the chalky white walls, sun-warmed limestone, emerald shutters and silvery agave. Bougainvillea spills across old stone, while the Adriatic shifts from sea glass green to deep blue.

Then there are the textures: peeling paint, fishing nets, weathered timber and stone worn smooth over generations. So much inspiration in the everyday details.

These are my photographs, gathered into a colour diary of this little corner of Puglia. Palettes to bring home, revisit and perhaps find their way into a future design.

Which palette would you bring into your home?

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10/10/2026

Get Repost App • Good times and tan lines🎞️

ANNALISA

06/10/2026

Get Repost App • Dimou George •Monopoli a small city in the region of Puglia in Italy 🇮🇹•

05/10/2026

Get Repost App • wandering around the world Monopoli, Italy ✨

04/10/2026

Get Repost App • Frame of Mind Imagine this: you live right by the beach, you wake up at 5:30am just in time to watch the sunrise. Everything around you is quiet, you stare at the horizon, it’s just you and the sea, you’re happy and you know it. 🌊🤍