The large plain known as the Tavoliere lies in the northern part of Puglia in southern Italy, between the foothills of the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic sea. Foggia is the largest and most important urban centre. The area is called the Tavoliere or `chessboard' because of the characteristic patchwork of cornlands and grasslands.
Looking west from Ascoli towards the mountains
The hot summer months alter the appearance of the landscape. Where spring sees the early green shoots of corn and new grass, summer shows ripe corn and dry grass, changing the overall colour from green to brown.
Looking east from Ascoli towards the sea
Looking west from Ascoli towards the Apennines