Puglia-Apulia- Locorotondo

 
Situated on the high plain of the Eastern Murge, Locorotondo overlooks the entire valley of Itria, with a panorama which encompasses the traditional Trulli houses scattered among the Olive trees and the grape vines.

The town has been entered in the Guinness Book of Records because it is the only town to have five letter 'O's in its name. There are a number of spectacular sites in Loorotondo, including the Trito, San Marco, Tagaro and Serra Disricts, Villa Basile Caramia, palazzo De Bernardis, the oldest Trullo di the Marziolla district, the characteristic lanes or 'cummerse' and the beautiful Zuzù area.

The town hosts a number of events including the festivities in honor of the Patron saint San Rocco and a whole series of gastronomic fairs. Locorotondo, has in fact, great gastronomic traditions. Local specialties include 'gnumeredde suffuchete', 'orecchiette nere con le rape"', and 'taglierina a sagne'. Local produce includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Wines of the Itria Valley, the most prestigious of which is the Bianco Locorotondo.


 

 

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