Martina Franca (49000 inhabitants, 431 mt. f.s.l.) stands on the Southern hills of Murge. Because of its height Martina Franca overlooks the enchanting Valle d’Itria which is white for its “trulli”.
Besides of its landscape characterized by the old “casedde” (the famous trulli”) and its typical building known as “masserie”, Martina Franca has a wide karst territory which gives it an undoubted beauty and a naturalistic importance.
After a walk in the white alleys of the historical centre of the town, where you can admire many examples of Baroque architecture and where you can visit the St Martino Basilica and the Doge’s Palace (where every year the Valle d’Itria Festival takes place) you can sit in one of the many nice restaurants to taste the traditional kitchen.
At the end of a relaxing tour to the pure park (Parco delle Pianelle) and to the old “masserie” you can stay overnight in one of the most comfortable hotels of the town. web: www.pugliavalley.com