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    Valle d'Itria — Complete Travel Guide

    The Valle d'Itria is the heart of Puglia — a rolling landscape of trulli, olive groves, vineyards, and whitewashed hilltop towns. This guide covers everything you need to know for an unforgettable visit.

    Best Towns in the Valle d'Itria

    • Alberobello — UNESCO trulli district
    • Locorotondo — circular hilltop with famous white wine
    • Cisternino — slow food capital with panoramic terraces
    • Martina Franca — baroque architecture and opera festival
    • Ostuni — the White City at the valley's eastern edge
    • Ceglie Messapica — gastronomic capital of Puglia

    What to Do

    • Cycle through olive groves on quiet country roads
    • Visit a working masseria for olive oil tasting
    • Explore artisan ceramics workshops in Grottaglie
    • Dine at fornelli pronti butcher-restaurants in Cisternino
    • Attend the Festival della Valle d'Itria opera season
    • Take cooking classes with local nonnas

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