VALLE D'ITRIA - ITRIA VALLEY - Land with elegant towns with tiny white houses - LOCOROTONDO - MARTINA FRANCA - but above all a land of stone, lime and trulli. Morphologically and structurally very old, the trullo, a unique building with a lime mortar base and a conical coverage of flat stones, is widely viewed as an isolated house except for ALBEROBELLO, village consisting entirely of these peasant houses of the sixteenth century that was included in 1996 by UNESCO in the World Heritage List. BARI- 78 KM Located on a small promontory extending to the East, the capital of the region is a land rich in history and of great artistic interest. Together with the majestic presence of the castle of Frederick II, in Bari there are symbolic traces of stucco decorations and Baroque and Romanesque prominent buildings as the Cathedral of San Sabino and the famous Basilica of San Nicola CASTELLANA GROTTE - 35 KM Born in the heart of a karst area of considerable interest, is characterized by the presence of the famous caves. Discovered in 1938, the caves offer a splendid scenario of stalactites, stalagmites, tunnels and caves where the famous Grotta Bianca is the best example . CASTEL DEL MONTE - Located 80 KM on the top of a hill surrounded by woods, this building, dating back to 1240, is surely the most famous architectural testimony of Frederick II; hunting residence of the king, the mysterious building has eight sides and towers that create an indecipherable display of lights and shadows. TRANI - 60 KM Renowed for its bright limestone, the city is situated on a wide natural inlet. The Castle, thanks to the recent restoration has returned to its original light; it faces the famous cathedral, which, like a giant ship anchored at the reef, with its high bell tower, makes it unique the view from the sea of this ancient village. OSTUNI - 25 KM Ostuni stands In a territory full of olive trees, the Murge and the sea. it is known as the "white city", named for the color of its houses, a waterfall, from the top of three hills, shine for the White lime. Like most of these small towns, is closed by walls and cylindrical towers of medieval origin; narrow alleys, stairways and arches lead to the Cathedral of the end of the fifteenth century. . LECCE - 95 KM Lecce is famous for its architectural features and the splendid baroque monuments in its historical center. Tortuous routes and squares frame buildings such as the Basilica of St. Croce, where elements of Apulian Romanesque blend with spectacular baroque decorations and the cathedral, exemplary synthesis of Salentine Baroque. SASSI DI MATERA - 70 KM Close to a gravina created by erosion of a stream, you will find Matera, "the city of the Sassi. Example of troglodyte city, where the man has used the natural caves as houses, Matera has a valuable collection of archaeological material from different ages: prehistoric, Roman, medieval and baroque. ZOOSAFARI - The first wildlife park in Italy, the richest for animal species in Europe. It covers an area of over 140 hectares of land, much of which of “Macchia Mediterranea”. Standing on the hills of Selva di Fasano one of the most beautiful places of Puglia just seven kilometers from the crystal clear waters of the sea PUTIGNANO - 23 Km Putignano stands on a hill above the Murge. Economically and institutionally is among the most active city in the province of Bari. Its altitude is 372 m. it is famous for its historical Carnival with the fantastic parades of allegorical carts POLIGNANO A MARE - 30 Km Climbing on a rocky plateau, overlooking the Adriatic coast, there is one of the most beautiful tourist town south of Bari. The houses of the old town, crossed by a maze of narrow streets, look the sea with terraces. A deep “lama” ploughs the village, with aspectacular effect. The well-kept old town offers glimpses of extraordinary beauty