Locorotondo, Italy

Locorotondo Italy

Locorotondo is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, in Apulia in the south of Italy, with a population of about 14,000. The town is known for its wines and for its circular layout, now the historic centre, from which it takes its name meaning “round place”. It lies in the south‑eastern Murgia, in the heart of the Itria Valley, which is dotted with white prehistoric roundhouses known as trulli. Locorotondo is recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, as shown by archaeological finds dating from between the 3rd and 7th centuries BC. The town itself was founded around 1000 AD as an open hamlet under the control of the Benedictine monastery of St Stephen in Monopoli. For 500 years it belonged to various feudal lords, during which time the population grew, new houses were built, and the town walls and castle were constructed. The Caracciolo family, Dukes of Martina Franca and the last feudal lords, remained in Locorotondo until the early 19th century.
Recommended airport
Grottaglie (TAR)
Nearby destinations
  • Ostuni, Apulia a 21.78 km
  • Taranto a 32.37 km
  • Alberobello a 7.84 km