ZTL maps for small Puglia towns?

THere are rarely ZTLs in vert small towns.
This may help
https://www.autoeurope.co.uk/travel-blog/driving-in-italy-what-are-ztls-and-how-to-avoid-them/#:~:text=ZTL%20stands%20for%20'Zona%20a,towns%20where%20traffic%20is%20restricted.

If you have you eyes open then you really can't drive accidentally into a ZTL. They are clearly signed. And in tthe given link above you can see how these signs look.

When we are driving in Italy, I am the navigator, never the driver. The red circle on the white sign is perfectly clear. However, there may be "fine print" to read and understand, like what hours it is OK to drive into the ZTL --- my preference is to just never enter, but my husband is less risk-averse and so far he has been correct. There are also electronic ZTL signs that say whether the ZTL is "non attiva," and those also freak me out a bit, and would really freak me out if I was driving and trying to read them. The English below says something like "ZTL opened." I'd have to pull over to absorb the meaning. Anyway, I wouldn't want to drive in and park because what if the ZTL closes before we get back to the car? So, again, I'd rather just not enter any ZTL.

My limited experience is the ZTLs are well marked. Just know what the ZTL sign looks like and you should be fine.

If the parking places are bookmarked to whichever navigation app you use that will save you some time. I usually bookmark a few parking areas in each town in case one is full when you get there. In most towns there are free lots, but you need to bookmark them before the trip since most are poorly marked.

In Lamego Portugal a couple years ago we got into town and a festival was taking place that we hadn’t known about, so most of my saved parking lots were full.

As others are saying, they are well marked.

My advice to someone, though for Tuscany, can't speak to Puglia, was to just assume any towns historic center will be a ZTL, if parking is available in lots on the outskirts, choose that for your visit, and walk or bus in. Most older towns, you really do not want to add to the traffic anyway, streets are often blocked with deliveries, parked cars, scaringly narrow, hence why so many have ZTLs.

If you are staying in the city center, your hotel or host is the best source.

That said, I have had good luck doing searches like "Does Lecce have ZTLs?" Which comes up "Yes", and then "Lecce ZTL Map" which brings up several versions of maps, including some official sites. If you will have a phone for navigation, various apps may warn you of ZTLs, People report Google Maps is not great though, Waze maybe better, but like using any navigation app, driver caution is advised, you're driving, not the app.

But kudos for your effort, though coming back a year from now and complaining about a ticket would provide more entertainment.

The small towns do not have ZTLs.
Don't worry too much....it will all work out...driving in Puglia is a snap, and parking not too difficult outside the cities..I doubt if you can just mosey into a ZTL--it's pretty obvious where they begin.

One thing I've noticed is that some parking meters will ask you to enter your plate number when you buy a parking slip...the number should be attached to your keys of a rental car. A couple of times, on various visit to Puglia, the meter asked for plate numbers but there was no room to type in the entire plate number. So just add the digits that fit the space...or, at least, that's what I did..

Use the EasyPark app and you may never have to mess with the little machines and paper tickets. Plus you can add parking time while sitting at that cafe you're enjoying more than you expected. The app also shows you parking zones so it'll help a tiny bit with your planning.

ZTLs have IMO become such a boogieman for American tourists. In retrospect I kinda roll my eyes. I thought ZTLs were very well marked. I can imagine people being so task-loaded in an unfamiliar driving situation that they might make a wrong turn but I cannot imagine that happening in a small Puglia town. I would encourage you to park as close to your desired destination as you can. Being close to a ZTL shouldn't be a worry.

Maybe a local can weigh in as to whether some ZTLs are "sneaky". I've just never encountered that.

You can do some extensive digging and come up with ZTL maps for every place you will be visiting, literally everything is online these days, and commune websites often have them. BUT, I think this would be overkill and not time well spent for even the most ardent planner. Focus on identifying the signs and knowing how to park, and the rest will fall into place.
Parking signs may need to be translated on the spot, sometimes there is a QR you can use to park.
Take time to read up on how the atm like payment systems work at gas stations, I am finding those more and more. And they can be confusing.
Will you be solo or will you have someone to help navigate and such?

Today is your lucky day. Here is the website where you can find the map of ZTLs of all Italian cities, and also information on the parking lots nearby.

https://www.accessibilitacentristorici.it/

You need to enter region, then city.
To find parking click on DOVE PARCHEGGIARE
I’ve always used it in Italian, but there should be an English page somewhere. Look around and when you see the UK flag click on it. But it’s possible the English page is not as complete.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_Italy

Below is what the US Navy Base in Naples give the US Navy personnel. Print it for easy reference.
https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Portals/78/NSA_Naples/Documents/resources/Area%20Orientation/MVRO/ITALIAN%20ROAD%20SIGNS_8%20LINES_BIS_GRAY_OFFICIAL_REVIEW.PDF?ver=QlC1j3XeL8CAm1svD3oqcQ%3D%3D.

Also, before going to a destination use GoogleMaps or Waze to identify a parking lot near the historical center, save it in your favorite, then set the navigator to take you there.

Always have hard cash with you for gasoline stations during non working hours (nights and Sundays). If you use the stations after hours when they are unmanned (US Credit cards without PIN often don’t work), you can always use the pump by inserting cash in the same kiosk where you insert the credit card. In Italian pumps the card (or cash) is inserted in a separate machine, not the pump itself, and then you select which pump you want to use, During opening hours and the attendant is there you should be able to use your US card with the attendant with no problem.

SERVITO means full service, SELF means self service. Practically all stations have a choice of both, but at night and weekend it’s only self serve and the station is totally unmanned, with nobody around to help you (even the station shop is closed). If your US credit card without PIN doesn’t work, your ATM/debit card with PIN should. I generally use hard cash after hours. Just make sure not to put too much money because the machine doesn’t give change and if you can’t fit all the gas inside it gives you only a credit that you must use at that same station. At the moment gasoline (benzina) costs about 1.70€ per liter, maybe about 10 cents more on the freeway service stations. Diesel fuel (gasolio) maybe a few cents less. Full serve costs about 20 cents more per liter (1 liter is about one quart, so you need almost 4 liters to have a gallon). If I have a diesel car I sometimes use SERVITO (full serve) because diesel fuel really stinks, so if you pump yourself use a plastic glove (often available at the station pump) or your hand will stink all day.

Diesel cars have more power and are more efficient, so if you get one is a great choice. You will spend less and zip through steep mountains. Just make sure that if the AdBlue warning light comes on, make sure you replenish it. The AdBlue additive is for diesel cars to meet emission standards. You will see the AdBlue tank cap next to the fuel cap in your car. AdBlue can be found at gas stations or mechanic shops. The rental car company should keep it filled (every 5,000km or so), but if you travel a lot of miles you might need to refill it yourself. I usually have the attendant refill for me. The rental car company will reimburse you for that, so keep the receipt. Once the warning light comes on, you must top it off within 500 km or the car ignition will shut off and leave you stranded.
https://www.downtowntoyota.com.au/blog/car-servicing-tips/what-is-adblue-plus-when-and-how-to-refill

Roberto, thank you for reinforcing what I've been watching on Youtube videos about pumping gas so succinctly. That's one thing that was making me a little nervous after having struggled with self serve in Tuscany a few years ago. I'm determined to do better this time!

My concern with ZTLs is probably mostly because even at home Waze seems to decide which way I should go and if I take another route, it keeps trying to reroute me back whether or not it makes sense. I don't want it leading me into a ZTL area because it's the most efficient route to my parking lot. The main concern I have is Matera since the parking offered by my lodging is quite close to the city center. I think I might feel more confident just parking near the train station and walking.

I will be traveling alone so I need to be prepared in advance since I'll have no one to help me navigate or remind me what a sign means etc.. Still, I'm really getting excited about this trip. It looks simply beautiful!

I often use the SERVITO (full serve) station and let the attendant do the work and clean my windshield too (I'm very fanatic about having a sparkling clean window).

I know that at the full serve pump the cost per liter is about 20 cents more, but in the grand scheme of things, that is an immaterial extra cost. I drove to Puglia last summer from my home in Tuscany (over 500 miles away). In over 5 weeks in Italy I drove over 3000 km, and spent $400 in fuel, so the extra charge I might have paid for using the full serve attendant might have been 10% of that ($40). I doubt you will drive that much if you pick up the car in Puglia and return it in Puglia. I'm pretty sure there is no way you will log more than 800-1000km (so 60 liters at most), so using the attendant won't cost you more than $10-15 extra for the entire trip. Just fuel the car during opening hours when the attendant is there, and you don't have to worry about how to make the credit card work in the automatic kiosk. All my US cards always work in the attendant's hand held device. Gas station usually stay open from 7 or 7:30 am until at least 6pm (with a lunch break in the middle), Monday to Saturday, but many stay open longer hours, and on freeways I think they are open with attendant 24/7.

I will absolutely use full service where it's available and because I'm extra cautious, I'll probably stop to fill up when the tank gets to around 1/2 full. This does remind me though that I need to sign on to my Auto Europe account and make sure my car reservation is still all in order. I'm really getting excited about this trip!