Itinerari
Things to do in the Itria Valley: some of the best places to visit.
The Itria Valley lies in the heart of Apulia. This area is home to charming villages, historic towns, wooded hills, vineyards, and miles and miles of olive groves, as well as the iconic trulli. These traditional stone houses are the first things that will catch your eye as you travel through the region—they give the valley an almost fairy-tale-like atmosphere. However, there are many other things to see and do.
Heart Of Itria Valley
Locorotondo
Halfway between the Ionian and the Adriatic seas, where the Murge plateau ends, lies Locorotondo overlooking the little green slightly-hilly Itria Valley.
The white town of Locorotondo is considered the most beautiful balcony overlooking the Murgia dei Trulli. Its typical sloping roofs, made of grey chiancarelle (small stone slabs), known as cummèrse, stand out against the white façades of the houses, whose interiors feature barrel-vaulted ceilings.
The biggest in southern Italy
Zoo Safari - Fasanolandia
Zoosafari (Fasanolandia), located in Fasano, is the first safari park established in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, home to an extraordinary variety of animal species. Visitors can enjoy a unique experience, driving through vast open habitats and observing wildlife up close in a natural setting.
Adjacent to the safari park, the amusement park “Fasanolandia” offers over 20 exciting attractions and live shows, making it one of the top entertainment destinations in southern Italy—perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
Distance: 9 km
Alberobello
Alberobello is located in the heart of Murgia dei Trulli, and its characteristic historical center is a World Heritage site.
The town, which was awarded the orange flag by the Italian Touring Club, preserves an historical center made oftrulli, buildings erected with dry stone featuring lime-washed walls and a cone-shaped roof built exposed stones. The top of these particular buildings are often decorated with inscriptions of different shapes painted with lime water and depicting zodiacal or religious symbols.
Archaeological Park
Egnazia
The archaeological park includes several finds of the ancient town of Gnathia, located in an excellent position on the sea and on the ancient road connecting Bari and Brindisi.
The walls probably date back to the Messapian age. They wounded up in a semi-circle defending the town from the inland, while their extension along…..
Stone City
Matera
Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and European Capital of Culture in 2019, is one of the oldest cities in the world, whose territory holds evidence of human settlements from the Paleolithic.
The Sassi, developed from the natural caves dug into the rock and after modeled in increasingly complex structures, represent a unique landscape in the world…a fascinating place to discover.
Cisternino
The municipality of Cisternino is located in the amazing Valle d’Itria, renowned for its trulli, the cultivated fields, the centuries-old olive trees and dry stonewalls.
In the old town you can admire the many historical palaces: the Governor’s palace, a wonderful example of the Apulian Baroque; the Bishop’s palace, the Amati palace, the Lagravinese palace, the palace of De Vitofranceschi and the Ricci-Capece palace annexed to the homonymous tower, also known as the Wind tower.
White city
Ostuni
Explore the captivating charm of Ostuni, a picturesque town in Puglia, Italy. Known as the “White City” for its whitewashed buildings, Ostuni offers a fascinating blend of ancient history, architectural wonders, and breathtaking landscapes.
The brightness of its whitewashed houses, set against the pink-tinged brown of its principal monument, makes the town stand out in the green of the surrounding area. Ostuni’s surroundings offer a breathtaking backdrop of ancient olive groves, rolling hills, and vineyards, adding to its ethereal charm.