Apulia is a region in the south-east of Italy with a longstanding tradition in stone quarrying and stonemasonry, one of the leading Italian regions for quality natural stones. 

The sector is made up of around 1,500 businesses involved in quarrying and processing activities, where the excellence of natural materials has been combined with innovative processing techniques, whilst respecting the environment.

The Apulia Regional Government promotes the natural stone materials of Apulia in major international markets.